Staff Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Assistant Director of Finance
Grade: 9
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and provides accounting and administrative support for the agencys financial activity. The Staff Accountant shall be responsible for analyses associated with the various operating accounts and grants received by the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads (TDCHR). The incumbent must meet multiple demands on a timely basis.
Essential Job Functions:
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
Provides accounting support for monthly closings periodic reviews and annual audits.
Provides accounting support to ensure general ledger funds and financial reports are accurate.
Records and maintains capital assets in the financial software.
Prepares periodic invoices/bills to external grant funding agencies.
Monitors and tracks capital expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
Assists departments with financial assessments of grants projects.
Assist with cash management by tracking cash balances and cash flow.
Assists with compilation of routine and ad hoc reports as needed.
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:
Good understanding of the accounting concepts and principles related to fund accounting.
Good problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and excellent timemanagement skills.
Ability to independently prepare routine reports presentations and correspondence with minimal guidance.
Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problemsolving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Software applications:
MS office suite programs including PeopleSoft accounting modules and reporting tools such as query NVision and Crystal reports.
Safety Responsibility:
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor Manager and/or the Safety Department.
Qualifications:
Training and/or Education:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited fouryear college or university in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or other related field; previous experience in grant administration preferred; demonstration of adequate communication microcomputer and analytical skills required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
Licenses or Certificates:
Possess a valid Drivers License. Acquire a Virginia Drivers License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicants current state of residence).
Special Requirements:
This position is classified as nonessential personnel.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Unusual Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. Duties may require some seasonal overtime.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Leesburg Virginia Zenius Corporation is a HUBZonecertified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management IT Modernization Acquisition Management and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastestgrowing companies in the DC Metro Area award for two years in a row 2021 and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastestgrowing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category). Learn more at.
BENEFITS
Zenius Corporation is a very employeeoriented company. Join us now and help us grow!
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off medical insurance including health vision dental insurance 401K matching Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.