Business Coordinator

Business Coordinator Virginia Department of Transportation - 3.7 Mechanicsville, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Budget management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Computer literacy Research Managing budgets in a finance role GAAP Accounting standards Productivity software Data collection Full Job Description Coordinate a variety of business functions for assigned program area. Provide guidance to administrative or business staff. Ensure activities are prioritized based on organizational need. Tracks projects and develops reports for program area. Coordinate functions for budget development and monitoring, financial and account management, records management, procurement and administrative activities. Perform special duties as assigned.

How you will contribute:

Accounting:

Ensure payments for goods and services are processed in compliance with policies and procedures. Maintain accounting records and files. Analyze financial transactions, verify payment documents and perform data reconciliations.

Budgeting:

Assist in developing assigned budget. Supply projected costs, monitor expenditures and prepare financial status reports.

Business Management:

Recommend resolution to administrative or business problems resulting in an effective program. Lead, manage and direct new processes to streamline workflow.

Business and Administrative Support:

Provide administrative support services to assigned program area.

Contract Administration:

Process, verify and track assigned contracts. Analyze contract documents. Ensure change orders are processed appropriately. Serve as first point of contact with vendors to resolve routine contract administration problems. Perform duties as assigned.:

Procurement:

Prepare requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services in compliance with established policies and procedures. Procure items from state contract and resolve billing discrepancies. Review procurement records to ensure financial activities comply with state and VDOT requirements.

Program Analysis and Reporting:

Research and compile data and prepare reports or presentations for a variety of programs or projects.

Records Management:

Organize and maintain records for assigned program area per established retention schedules and policies.

Special Assignments:

Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments.

What will make you successful:

Ability to analyze data and reach logical conclusions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of agency management and with vendors. Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to prepare and analyze financial information and prepare accurate status reports. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Comprehensive knowledge of office policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures to include GAAP. Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices. Knowledge of business principles and procedures. Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures. Knowledge of records management and retention procedures and schedules. Proficiency in financial computer programs, MS Word, Excel. Skill in collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports or presentations. Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience using financial management and budgeting computer programs. Experience with Word, Excel, Access Knowledge of GAAP, accounting policies, practices, procedures. Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience or education in Business, Accounting or related field desired. Administrative experience coordinating a variety of business functions for a designated program area. Experience using Cardinal system. Experience with state budgeting practices and procedures. Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this

Position:

Competency Model Physical Requirements Physical Requirements VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct