Financial Services Specialist

Financial Services Specialist

Join Our Team as a Financial Services Specialist

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to serve as a Financial Services Specialist. This full-time position is based in our Headquarters Office located in Richmond, VA. Through your actions as a member of the Business Services team, you will help save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace. You will collaborate across Business Services and with Regulatory Programs' leadership and staff to support efforts to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability through administrative and financial support of the Agency. You will ensure full compliance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations, laws, and executive orders to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI's mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov. This position reports to the Acting Director of Financial Operations.

Why the State Government?

Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It's a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn't just a job, it's a legacy.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary range; up to $65,000, commensurate with experience. Please note, the agency will not entertain salary negotiations for this position beyond the maximum of the salary range.

Benefits: As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees:

• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online.

What will you do?

• Ensure the effective functioning of the Agency's training and travel processes by managing and coordinating the Agency OSHA Training Institute (OTI)/Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Training Program and travel-related administrative processes.
• Provide advisory assistance and detail-oriented administrative support to the agency staff on travel policies and regulations in compliance with the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP), agency travel guidelines, reimbursement policies and procedures across all organizational levels.
• Perform timely and accurate reimbursement of employee travel expenses.
• Support general accounting functions and assist with inventory reconciliation & reporting.
• Provide ongoing attention to the development and maintenance of adequate internal controls.

What will you bring?

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Practical knowledge and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and the Microsoft office suite of applications
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
• Ability to solve complex stakeholder problems
• Ability to meet deadlines; analyze data and solve complex problems
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in governmental or financial accounting environments servicing a variety of fiscal needs
• Extensive experience with automated spreadsheets, and develop and/or maintain databases, charts, and reports
• Experience in governmental policies and procedures related to travel regulations, account payable, expenditure reimbursement, inventory, or fixed assets
• Experience in applying administrative and office procedures and practices to include records management procedures

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of occupational safety and health; and federal and state regulations related to occupational safety and health
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Commonwealth Accounting Policy and Procedures (CAPP)
• Certification (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience) in accounting/business administration
• Experience analyzing data and reaching logical conclusions, developing narrative and statistical reports, developing presentations and assessing information
• Experience organizing office functions, prioritizing work assignments, interpreting policies and guidelines, analyzing workflow and managing projects
• Experience in applying administrative and office procedures and practices to include records management procedures

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of hiring or within 30 days of hiring. Position is subject to annual driver's license record check.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally, as needed.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc.
• The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation, and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.

Special Instructions:

This is a continuous recruitment – open until filled. The opening date for this recruitment is September 29, 2025. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time. To apply, you must submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at www.jobs.virginia.gov. A resume can be attached within the state application. The application and/or resume must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference all pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any training and experience that relates to the position. You must also provide your education on your state application. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. Mailed, faxed, or e-mailed applications/resumes will not be accepted or considered. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., Lawful Permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service, who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card), must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to (804) 786-0139. Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.

The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. DOLI Human Resources will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process.