Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Accountant – Financial Services Specialist I

Location:

Richmond, VA

Salary: $75,000 – $78,000 annually

Work Schedule:

40 hours Monday‑Friday

SENSITIVE POSITION

Position Summary

Virginia’s community colleges have a 50‑year track record of educational excellence and innovation. This role performs system‑wide general accounting functions, including capital outlay general accounting and reporting, as well as plant fund general accounting and reporting. The accountant assists the Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and the Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year‑end tasks, such as reviewing and analyzing maintenance reserve requests, preparing budget requests, recording fixed‑asset transactions, recording library books, and preparing accounting entries.

The role works closely with the VCCS Facilities Management Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze maintenance reserve requests
• Prepare budget requests
• Record fixed‑asset transactions
• Record library books and related entries
• Prepare accounting entries for general accounting functions
• Assist Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year‑end tasks
• Work closely with the Facilities Management Department
• Perform other duties as assigned, including emergency support

Additional Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and to assist the agency or state government in case of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications

Ability to:

• Analyze data
• Prepare accounting entries
• Manage time and work on multiple assignments
• Work independently with little supervision
• Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Experience ministerie and

Education:

• Education and/or working experience in general accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, People Soft, Cardinal, or other Oracle‑based systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Excellent customer service experience

Additional Considerations

• Experience with higher‑education, state or local government, general accounting
• Experience with and working knowledge of People Soft
• Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes
• Fixed‑asset or capital outlay accounting experience

Travel & Vehicle

Operation of a state vehicle:
No

Required travel:
None (travel as required for meetings and professional development)

Job Information Posting Number:

Recruitment Type:
General Public – G

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact and Application

Patsy Rose
Email: prose
Phone: (804) 819‑4938

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter. Service‑connected veterans may also apply via the AHP if they provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use the link:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019 or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Background‑Check Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks (if relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: .

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

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ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADAAA, to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who need access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E‑Verify Statement

VCCS uses E‑Verify to confirm employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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