Financial Analyst #01455

Title: Financial Analyst #01455

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $75,000 annually

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Financial Analyst supporting the Virginia Beer Distribution Company (VBDC) and Virginia Winery Distribution Company (VWDC). These non-stock, non-profit corporations use specialized financial and operational systems for sales transactions, tax reporting, and fiscal processing. This position works closely with Operations Managers to provide advanced accounting, fiscal, analytical, and administrative support in compliance with Commonwealth and Agency policies, applicable laws and regulations, and VBDC/VWDC operating procedures. Duties include processing brewery and winery payments, deposits, SPCC transactions, and bank transfers; downloading and posting daily deposit and payment reports; reconciling payments, deposits, sales transactions, and deposits pending distribution; assisting with month end close and preparing financial analyses, reconciliations, and tax reporting information for Virginia ABC; supporting integration of financial data into accounting systems; and preparing visual and written financial reports for leadership and Board members. Additional responsibilities include maintaining financial and operational documentation; updating SOPs and workflow materials; responding to customer and system inquiries; assisting with brewery registrations, product approvals, and retailer account reviews; coordinating logistics and preparing materials for VBDC and VWDC Board meetings; and supporting travel-related financial transactions for Operations Managers and Board members. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal operations, financial reconciliations and standard office practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability to collect, validate, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data; perform calculations; prepare financial reports; analyze and interpret policy guidance, and maintain compliance. Ability to research and resolve financial, reconciliation and systems-related problems; schedule meetings, take minutes, prepare presentation materials; and maintain accurate and organized records. Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Effective customer services skills to professionally interact with and assist internal and external clients, state and federal agencies, industry representatives, consumer groups, retail establishments and citizens. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, processes, policies, and issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel to include managing and formatting data; applying advanced formulas and functions; creating and managing tables, charts, and workbook settings; and using tools such as conditional formatting, data validation, Power Query, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS. Proficiency with spreadsheets, financial software, and proprietary business systems. Ability to learn and apply specialized financial systems, identify data inconsistencies, support process improvements, and serve as a resource to others in resolving more complex financial operations issues. Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently within established guidelines and policies and exercise sound judgement in a fast-paced environment. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities including knowledge of accounting or business administration, advanced financial analysis, fiscal operations, financial reconciliations, internal controls, and financial systems. Experience with PowerPivot, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data-modeling and visualization tools is preferred. An applicable professional certification is preferred but is not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3531

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

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.