Financial Specialist – Accounts Payable 00116

Role Title: Administrative Office Specialist III

Position Number: 00116

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

Responsible Employee

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This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
No

Departmental Objective

Process and reconcile financial transactions in accordance with state, university, and federal compliance policies and procedures.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, processing, and reconciling financial transactions into the Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting System (Cardinal) and the University accounting system (Banner). It is also responsible for processing financial transactions, accounts payable transactions, and complex general accounting functions in accordance with federal, state, and university policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to analyze fiscal transactions for conformity with procedures and regulations.
• Ability to accurately perform detailed work with numerical data.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret accounting reports and perform complex transactions using computerized accounting systems.
• Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and office equipment (calculator, 10-key, personal computer etc.).

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Experience in a business or accounting office
• Experience using computer software or programs (such as spreadsheets, word processing, or PDFs)

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• Business, accounting, or equivalent coursework

Experience:

• Experience working in a government accounting office
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Experience with accounts payable processes
• Experience analyzing financial transactions for conformity with procedures and regulations
• Experience using SCT Banner
• Experience using Excel and Adobe

Salary Information
Salary $41,121-$50,259, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code
19013

Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible?
Yes

Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.)
Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.)
Marginal

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.)
Non-Applicable

Pushing/Pulling
Non-Applicable

Standing
Marginal

Sitting
Essential

Bending
Marginal

Walking
Marginal

Climbing
Non-Applicable

Reaching
Marginal

Repetitive Motion
Essential

Fast Pace
Essential

Average Pace
Essential

Multiple Priorities
Essential

Intense Customer Interaction
Essential

Multiple Stimuli
Essential

Frequency Changes
Essential

Memory
Essential

Reasoning
Essential

Hearing
Essential

Reading
Essential

Analyzing
Essential

Logic
Essential

Verbal Communication
Essential

Written Communication
Essential

Posting Number: PS1244P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 07/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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