Senior Accountant

Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunities. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges allow every Virginian to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
Perform system-wide general accounting functions. Provide assistance and backup to the financial statement preparation process, specifically CAFR, schedules, and footnotes. Provide fiscal guidance and oversight to the 23 community colleges and two agencies (System Office (SO) and Shared Services Center (SCC)). Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries and year-end accounting entries, reconciling accounts, responding to college inquiries, assisting with the annual IPED process, assisting with AIS/Cardinal budget entries, overseeing the 1098-T reporting process, monitoring and resolving issues associated with the PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) and PeopleSoft Administrative Information System (AIS).

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

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and governmental accounting standards
• Working knowledge of complex automated financial systems, such as PeopleSoft or other Oracle-based programs
• Financial statement preparation experience
• General knowledge of higher education and applicable federal and state guidelines
• Knowledge of federal programs including federal cash management standards

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent customer service skills

• Analyze financial data
• Prepare accounting entries
• Prepare budget-specific journal entries
• Reconcile accounts and assist colleges with reconciliation questions
• Prepare financial statement footnotes, foundation-related schedules, and provide general assistance with financial statement preparation
• Assist with the annual IPED process
• Assist with the annual PO rollover process
• Coordinate the 1098-T tax reporting process, working with the colleges and the agency’s vendor
• Demonstrated ability to interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments
• Demonstrated ability to work well with various levels of management and staff in a diverse and decentralized environment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to resolve problems
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work independently with little supervision

• Working knowledge of GASB standards
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Higher education general accounting experience
• State or local government general accounting experience

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

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check 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.