Accountant Senior

State Role Title:Financial Services Spec IHiring Range: Up to $69,300.00, Commensurate with
education and experience

Pay Band: 4

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

” Greater Happens Here”

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.

• 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

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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university with coursework in accounting or business administration.

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
resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this
position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State
University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to
provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United
States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance
requirements.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone: 804-524-5083

Email: bnyarko-brentuo@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.

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