Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

Salary

$67,929.01 - $118,875.78 Annually

Location

Leesburg, VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00470

Department

Housing and Community Development

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

124

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Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community - that's The Loudoun Difference.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE SEE RESUME WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

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Introduction

The Finance Team within the Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a full-time regular Accountant with strong analytical skills to fill the Finance Specialist position at our Loudoun County Office of Housing located at 106 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg, VA. The Finance Specialist will support activities in Finance, Accounting, Grants, Audits and Loan compliance for multiple Federal, State and locally funded housing programs.

Job Summary

This position will be supporting various financial and accounting related responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Working with grants, awards, coordinating and providing support for necessary journal entries with Department of Finance and Budget.
• Preparing budget adjustments.
• Preparing various reconciliations to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Accounts payable.
• Accounts receivable.
• Purchase requisitions.
• Researching and resolving accounting and financial issues.
• Preparing audit ready work papers.
• Preparing loan payments for Down Payment Closing Cost programs and Public Employee Grant program.
• Assisting with REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center).
• Participating in the year-end close process.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations.
• Providing back up support for Housing Choice Voucher program.
• Coordinating with program managers.
• Acting as additional escrow agent.
• Providing back-up support to other team members as needed.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.

The ideal candidate must possess strong financial, analytical and organizational skills, be detail oriented and provide excellent customer service to staff, landlords, and clients. Must have thorough knowledge of GAAP based accounting requirements and Excel.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in accounting, preferably in a government accounting setting.

Prior experience preparing reconciliations, audit work papers, working with a major ERP system such as Oracle, Deltek, or SAP and contributions working on individual or team projects is preferred. Familiarity with Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program desired.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Professional references will be verified.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.

Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

How many years of related work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

03

Do you have experience working in a government or public-sector accounting environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your approach to customer service. What does excellent customer service mean to you when working with internal and external customers?

05

Please describe your experience with account reconciliations.

06

Please describe your experience using Oracle or other large ERP systems.

07

Please rate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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Employer Loudoun County Government

Address 1 Harrison Street SE

Leesburg, Virginia, 20175

Phone 7037770213

Website www.loudoun.gov