Senior Accountant

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Title: Senior Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: up to a MAX of $69,300.00, commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University seeks a Senior Accountant to serve as the lead Bank and Revenue Reconciliation Accountant within the Office of General Accounting. This position is responsible for performing complex and critical accounting functions that support the University’s financial operations. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of local bank account and revenue activity across multiple accounting systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Senior Bank Fund and Revenue Reconciliation Accountant for General Accounting.
• Monitor, analyze, reconcile, and maintain accurate accounting records for local bank funds to ensure consistency between the University’s accounting system (Banner) and external banking systems.
• Perform monthly and fiscal year-end revenue reconciliations, including unearned/deferred revenue.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of cash receipt transactions by reviewing and reconciling activity across multiple University bank accounts.
• Process daily deposit certificates and journal entries from Cash & Investments for deposits coded to revenue and local bank wire activity.
• Analyze, record, and reconcile student-related liability accounts for unearned/deferred revenue.
• Review daily cash receipt information received from Cash & Investments and EDI wire deposits remittances (REDI-VA) and prepare/process the appropriate deposit certificates and journal entries.
• Prepare and process adjusting journal entries in the University’s accounting system (Banner) and the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting system (Cardinal).
• Complete and/or assist with fiscal year-end financial report preparation.
• Maintain well-organized files, documentation, and processing logs for all accounting transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting or business administration.
• At least three (3) years of accounting work experience.
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), particularly as applied to higher education and governmental entities.
• Working knowledge of fiscal and accounting functions and operations.
• Experience reconciling high-volume, high-dollar transactions totaling millions, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to perform thorough transaction analysis.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including both enterprise resource planning (ERP) and personal computer environments.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Banner accounting system.
• Experience working with the Cardinal accounting system.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a fast-paced business environment.
• Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in performing financial computations and data entry.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: Recruit@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.