Senior Accountant

Job Description

The position will support the Associate Controller and General Accounting Manager with ensuring cash and net position are managed and reported appropriately requiring a high level of accounting experience, accuracy, and knowledge.

The position will perform complex and varied financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices including preparation, examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, and verification of financial records.

The position will independently research, analyze, and implement accounting pronouncements and other best practices that impact financial processes.

Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Comprehensive knowledge in using automated financial systems and MS Excel, particularly in report writing and analysis.

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external senior officials as well as internal and external customers with effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and methods to a variety of complex fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, reconcile, and research complex financial data and develop a variety of fiscal reports.

Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures. Special licenses, registration or certification None Education or training None Level and type of experience Considerable experience in accounting.

Considerable experience with review of financial transactions as well as with complex financial data reporting and analysis.

Considerable experience with accounting systems, with PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and MS Excel, and with report writing.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Some experience in Higher Education or other government accounting practices.

Advance MS Excel skills to include pivot tables, lookup functions, and advanced formulas and functions. Current active CPA / CMA preferred.

Conditions of Employment This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience