COME JOIN THE PULASKI COUNTY TEAM!
FINANCE ACCOUNTANT
Pulaski County Finance Department is seeking to fill a full-time Finance Accountant position. This
position is responsible for preparing or assisting in the preparation and maintenance of all financial
records for Pulaski County, including analyses, recommendations on existing systems, and functions
of the Finance Department. The role also involves assisting with budget preparation, presentation,
and monitoring compliance of expenditures within the budget. This position reports to the Finance
Director.
Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Some overtime, evening work, and
overnight travel may be required. The salary scale for this position is $47,632 - $81,933 and is
commensurate with education and experience.
Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Please note that this position requires:
Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing
Background check
DMV Driving record check
Excellent benefit package that includes:
Health, dental and prescription drug insurance
Optional vision, cancer, critical illness, accident, life, AirMedCare, Pet, and Christmas club
Virginia state retirement and life plus optional 457b retirement program with company match
Sick, vacation and birthday leave
Short and long-term disability
Multiple paid holidays
Free YMCA membership and more!
Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Nearest One Stop and/or apply
online at www.pulaskicounty.org. Full job descriptions for all positions are located on the website.
Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an
accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Individuals that require a
paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or call 540-
994-2628.
Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad
spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an
Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are
dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other
personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran
status.
This position will be open until filled. The position was first advertised on 02/27/2026. To comply with
company policy, this position will remain posted for a minimum of 5 days
FINANCE ACCOUNTANT
Pulaski County
Department: Finance
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Finance Director
Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the
six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter.
Classification (FLSA): Exempt/Full-time
TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background
Screening and Driving Record Required
Essential Employee: No
Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Some overtime may be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of the Finance Accountant are to prepare or
assist in the preparation of and maintenance of all financial records for the County of Pulaski
including analyzations, recommendations on existing systems, and functions of the finance
Department. Assists in budget preparation, presentation, and monitoring compliance of
expenditures within the budget. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions
and responsibilities are not suited to remote work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists or prepares as directed monthly and annual financial statements, reports, analytical
data for county operations
Assists or prepares as directed annual budgets for the County
Monitors budget functions and compliance within budget
Monitors reconciliations of revenues and expenditures and assists with statistical tracking as
needed making recommendations to the Finance Director on existing and new fiscal
financial policies
Attends meetings as directed in the financial interest of the County
Assists the Finance Director with the auditing processes
Assists with insurance billings
Completes monthly bank reconciliations
Maintains fixed assets for County, PSA, EDA, Public Safety
Completes monthly interoffice billing
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Completes monthly creation and posting of journal entries for various departments
Completes daily cash receipting and a deposit each week
Assists with monthly balancing and closing of the general ledger
Assists with monthly wire transfers
Assists with VACORP annual insurance renewal and claims reporting/tracking
Assists with closing out of annual year in the financial software system
Maintains County, PSA and EDA insurance policy review, maintenance and renewals
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to evaluate, and make quantitative recommendations for the efficient financial
operations of the County of Pulaski, Pulaski County Public Service Authority, and Economic
Development Authority and the Finance Department functions in conjunction with the
Finance Director through use of mathematical and algebraic applications
Skills to negotiate and exchange ideas to arrive at solutions
Proficient ability in utilization of financial software and equipment
Ability to apply accounting principles and logical thinking to collect data, define principles
and make determinations in problem solving
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to make presentations to professional groups and civic organizations
Willingness for continued education and certification maintenance as required
Dependable with flexibility of work schedule to accommodate various meeting schedules
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
ADA REQUIREMENTS: Ability to remain stationary at a desk and operate computer, calculator,
@typewriter, etc. for periods of up to three hours continuously, ability to read and write in order
to understand and exchange information, ability to position oneself in order to file papers,
ability to move up to 50 pounds, dexterity required to operate keypads, push buttons, and
switches, ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction and ability to
meet the public courteously and effectively.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
At least 4 years financial related experience preferred
Proficient computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP Software
Governmental experience preferred
Note: This job description is not intended to be all -inclusive. An employee will also perform
other reasonably related job respons
