Title: Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Accounts

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Quality Assurance group within the Compliance Oversight & Federal Reporting unit at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst position.

DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Job Duties

This position supports the Assistant Director of Quality Assurance in providing leadership to the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) team. Operates as initial point of contact for QA analysts and for agency personnel during audits; assigns QAR responsibilities; reviews and approves work performed by others; prepares initial draft QAR reports; conducts QARs of state agencies’ Comptroller’s Directive submissions and provides guidance to agencies regarding compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual Topics related to expenditure processing, financial reporting, and internal control standards; analyzes and evaluates financial data to ensure the agency has adequate support and is reasonable and materially accurate; examines and assesses system reconciliations and other data to ensure reasonableness of information recorded in accounting system; surveys risk management and internal control documentation for compliance with minimum requirements, analyze and evaluate disbursement transactions, and relevant agency policies and procedures for compliance with CAPP Manual Standards; selects and obtains representative samples of agency transactions; ensures a sufficient understanding of various documentation and directives to allow for efficient and effective QARs; compiles and organizes working papers in a logical manner; drafts thorough, well-documented written communications and accurate statistical data detailing QAR results; handles receipt, secure maintenance, and return of agency documentation; assists with maintenance of QA Unit systems, tools, and related documentation; and provides guidance to state agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in accounting. fiscal services, and/or auditing.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, especially as they relate to governmental accounting; automated financial accounting systems; internal controls; and data processing systems. Experience with financial quality assurance activities and/or financial auditing.
Demonstrated ability to analyze fiscal processes and related internal controls; analyze financial transactions and reports.
Ability to understand, develop and apply policies and procedures; identify alternatives and propose changes that improve quality and efficiency.
Strong interpersonal; writing; analytical; and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills.
Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work independently and be self-motivated; work effectively in a team environment, adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities; conduct business with integrity and respect.
Ability to lead a team effectively; review the work of others; and provide valuable feedback.

Additional Considerations

This position has a hybrid work schedule, working three days per week in the DOA office in downtown Richmond, VA.
Work is performed onsite at the DOA office of other state agencies.
Local travel to other agency locations is required. Must have reliable transportation to audit locations.
Experience in governmental accounting; governmental auditing; governmental financial reporting and/or government auditing process preferred.
Experience with Agency Risk Management and Internal Control (ARMICS) Standards; and GASB reporting requirements preferred.
Experience as a work group lead or supervisor preferred.

Special Instructions

This position has a hybrid work schedule, working three days per week in the DOA office in downtown Richmond, VA. In addition, auditing work is sometimes performed at the office locations of various other state agencies.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online through the State website.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by 11:55 pm EST on the closing date for consideration.

DOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports diversity in the workplace, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 225-3038

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.