Senior Fiscal Analyst

Prince William County, VA

$70K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. with 5 years of relevant experience in capital project or construction financials.
  • Experience managing public works, infrastructure, or municipal project finances and compliance.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal funding sources for grant administration.
  • Proficient in financial management systems (ERP) and digital workflow implementation.
  • Experience in fiscal audits and year-end financial reporting.
  • Strong collaboration skills in working with project managers and external partners.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, with experience in data reconciliation and use of Power BI for reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets and financial compliance for public sector initiatives.
  • Oversee the processing of funding reimbursements from federal and state sources.
  • Implement and improve financial systems and automation processes.
  • Lead fiscal audits and prepare annual financial reports.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution.
  • Mentor junior staff in financial management practices and systems usage.
  • Conduct high-volume reconciliation of financial datasets to ensure accuracy.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings options.
  • Paid annual, personal, and sick leave.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Optional medical and dental health plans available.
  • Optional group life insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for full-time positions.
Full Job Description
Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience with capital project or construction specific financials.
Preferences:
  • Public Sector or Capital Project Finance: Proven experience managing finances, budgets, and compliance for public works, infrastructure projects, or municipal/government initiatives.
  • Grant and Funding Administration: Experience navigating local, state, and federal funding sources, including reimbursement processing and revenue reconciliation under strict regulatory guidelines.
  • Systems and Digital Workflows: A track record of leveraging financial management systems (ERP) and implementing digital workflows to automate manual processes and improve tracking accuracy.
  • Audit and Year-End Close: Direct experience leading complex project closeouts, conducting fiscal audits, and preparing year-end financial reports and accruals.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated success in stakeholder coordination, working cross-functionally with project managers and external partners, and providing guidance or mentorship to junior staff.
  • Advanced Excel and High-Volume Reconciliation: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel to perform complex, high-volume reconciliations of diverse financial datasets-such as multi-million-dollar project ledgers, cost recovery, federal grant reimbursements, and cash disbursements-using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling to quickly identify and resolve discrepancies; experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting is a plus.

Special Requirements:
None

Work Schedule:

The core work hours for the Department of Transportation are Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, however, telework may be available after 3 months. If telework eligible, the position may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.
Starting Salary Range: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00
We also offer excellent benefits to include:
  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
  • Optional Group Life Insurance
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

NOTE:The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
  • Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
  • No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please indicate your total years of experience in governmental accounting.
  • 5 or more years
  • 4-5 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 1 year or less
  • No experience

04

Do you have experience using Oracle or a comparable financial system?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Please describe your Oracle work experience.
06

Which of the following best describe your experience with purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable?Select all that apply and ensure your selections are reflected in the Work History section of your application.
  • Preparing reimbursements for federal projects
  • Recording receivables for projects with federal funding
  • Reviewing change order and/or task order requests from staff
  • Reviewing or preparing purchase orders with retainage
  • Preparing journal entries
  • Preparing requisitions
  • None of the above

07

Do you have experience managing cost recovery related to staff hours?Include relevant examples in your Work History section.
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have experience working with revenue agreements with a mix of federal, state, and/or regional funding sources? Select all that apply:Be sure to include relevant details in your Work History section.
  • Federal
  • State
  • Regional
  • None of the above

09

Do you have experience coordinating with federal or state revenue partners? Select all that apply:Be sure to include relevant details in your Work History section
  • Federal
  • State
  • None of the above

10

Do you have experience with year-end estimates?Ensure this experience is reflected in your Work History section.
  • Yes
  • No

11

Please indicate your experience providing information for internal or external audit inquiries.
  • 5 years
  • 4 years
  • 3 years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year or less
  • No experience

12

Please identify if you have experience performing any of the following functions in Microsoft Excel. Check all that apply.
  • Creating basic formulas
  • Creating spreadsheets with data validation
  • Creating templates
  • Working with IF statements
  • Creating and analyzing information with Pivot Tables
  • Creating lookup tables
  • Creating macros
  • No Excel experience

13

Do you have experience reconciling large amounts of financial data?
  • Yes
  • No

14

Do you have experience working with Power BI?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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