Job Description
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices
Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment
Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements
Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office
Ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff
Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training
Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay
Knowledge of State travel policies
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation
Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen
Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others
Responsibilities
Provides fiscal support to the Business Office with emphasis on accounts payable
Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures
Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports
Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements
Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines
Job description
Title: Fiscal Technician (Accounts Payable): Pocahontas State Correctional Center #00014
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $36,403.00 - $51,233.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Pocahontas State Corr Ctr
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Provides fiscal support to the Business Office with emphasis on accounts payable. Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff. Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Additional Considerations
Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay. Knowledge of State travel policies.
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.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. ********* use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 276-+45-2230
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices
Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment
Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements
Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office
Ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff
Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training
Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay
Knowledge of State travel policies
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation
Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen
Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others
Responsibilities
Provides fiscal support to the Business Office with emphasis on accounts payable
Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures
Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports
Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements
Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines
Job description
Title: Fiscal Technician (Accounts Payable): Pocahontas State Correctional Center #00014
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $36,403.00 - $51,233.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Pocahontas State Corr Ctr
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Provides fiscal support to the Business Office with emphasis on accounts payable. Processes, reviews, and analyzes a range of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Performs technical fiscal and accounting duties by preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. Ensures all accounting transactions are completed in accordance with Department of Corrections and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of sound bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements. Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, and office equipment. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements. Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Ability to provide information and communicate effectively with employees and staff. Ability to interpret and follow prescribed operating instructions and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Additional Considerations
Advance Knowledge in accounting/bookkeeping or equivalent training. Working knowledge of State Financial Programs including CARDINAL, FAACS, Inmate Trust, and Inmate Pay. Knowledge of State travel policies.
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.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. ********* use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 276-+45-2230
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fiscal Technician (Accounts Payable): Pocahontas State Correctional Center #00014 position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Tazewell offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
