Accountant

Title: Accountant Agency: VCCS-System Office Location: Chesterfield - 041 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: 75,000-78,000 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: 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 opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity 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, including capital outlay general accounting and reporting, as well as plant fund general accounting and reporting. Assist Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year-end tasks, including reviewing and analyzing maintenance reserve requests, preparing budget requests, recording fixed assets transactions, recording library books, and preparing accounting entries. This position will work closely with the VCCS Facilities Management Department. Minimum Qualifications: • Analyze data • Prepare accounting entries • Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments • Work independently and with little supervision • Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions • Establish and maintain effective working relationships • Education and/or working experience in general accounting • Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Working knowledge of complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cardinal, or other Oracle-based accounting systems • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent customer service experience Preferred Qualifications: • Higher education, or state or local government, general accounting experience • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft • Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes • Fixed asset or capital outlay accounting experience

Created: 2024-11-05