Company Overview
Virginia Tax efficiently and ethically administers Virginia’s tax laws, collecting over $26.1 billion annually to fund essential government services for 8 million citizens. Headquartered in Richmond, with a significant portion of its workforce home-based across the Commonwealth, the agency manages 37 state and local taxes for approximately 5.5 million taxpayers. Virginia Tax collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure fair, diligent, and consistent revenue collection and administration.
Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable Accountant
Virginia Tax is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to manage agency invoices within the Cardinal accounting system, ensuring timely and accurate payments. This role also assists the Accounts Payable Supervisor with travel vouchers, purchase cards, fixed assets, leases, and the agency chart of accounts.
Location: Downtown Richmond, VA (Hybrid telework eligible after training)
Salary: Commensurate with experience (up to $67,000)
Benefits of joining Virginia Tax:
- Work-life balance with flexible schedules and potential for up to two days of telework weekly.
- Generous leave, including 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave.
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System and other retirement savings options.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities:
- Process all agency invoices in the Cardinal system.
- Ensure timely and accurate bill payments.
- Assist with travel vouchers, purchase cards, fixed assets, leases, and the agency chart of accounts.
- Create accounting entries in Cardinal or other accounting systems.
- Verify purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial and accounting records.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Handle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with data analysis and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience creating accounting entries in Cardinal or similar systems.
- Experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, verification, reconciliation, and payment preparation.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including reconciliations, budgeting, and financial statements.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills in accounting.
Special Instructions:
- Confirmation of application receipt will be provided.
- All Virginia Tax employees must be current with their tax filings.
- Selected candidates must pass a background investigation, including criminal history, tax compliance, and driving record checks. A valid Driver’s License is required.
- The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing compensated tax or accounting services outside of work hours.