Accountant Senior (Senior Plant Fund Accountant)

State of Virginia•Chesterfield, VA

50d•$75,000

About The Position

Serve as the Senior Plant Fund Accountant in General Accounting. Monitor, analyze, reconcile, and maintain an accurate accounting of the University's accounting records for Plant Funds to ensure the integrity of fund activity in Banner and Cardinal. Complete the monthly and yearend reconciliations of the capital outlay projects, fixed assets, and accumulated depreciation. Monitor and assist in tracking the progress of capital projects. Prepare capital outlay bond reimbursement requisitions as needed for submission to State Treasury. Monitor and record revenue received for the capital outlay projects for which expenses are reimbursable. Monitor activity related to the Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund (HEETF) receivables. Prepare and submit reimbursement requisitions as needed or requested. Monitor debt obligations of the University arising from the purchase of assets. Work with the Accounts Payable Office to ensure all debt payments are made prior to the due dates as listed on the debt schedules. Prepare and process adjusting journal entries as needed for the University's accounting system (Banner) and the Commonwealth's accounting system (Cardinal). Complete and/or assist with the completion of fiscal yearend financial reports. Maintain organized files and logs of all processed documents.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to colleges and universities and to other governmental agencies.
Working knowledge of fiscal and accounting functions and operations.
Working experience performing reconciliations of transactions totaling in the millions, have the ability to perform detailed analysis of transactions, excellent attention to detail, and great problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with others in giving and obtaining information, in following prescribed operating instructions and in preparing routine reports from fiscal data.
Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; experience setting priorities and managing multiple tasks; working knowledge of computer systems, both mainframe and personal computers; working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Excel, Access, and Word; and the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Ability to sort, prepare/batch, file, and maintain financial records, reports and spreadsheets; process financial transactions; follow policies and procedures; collect and enter financial data; and resolve keying errors.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of database and other software programs, i.e., Excel, Access, and Word.
Ability to work independently and solve problems within the scope of duties.
Strong analytical/problem solving, organizational, data entry, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major studies in accounting is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge working with the Banner and Cardinal accounting systems is a plus.
Experience working with plant funds, capital outlay, and/or fixed assets is a plus.
At least three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced higher education business environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, reconcile, and maintain an accurate accounting of the University's accounting records for Plant Funds
Complete the monthly and yearend reconciliations of the capital outlay projects, fixed assets, and accumulated depreciation
Monitor and assist in tracking the progress of capital projects
Prepare capital outlay bond reimbursement requisitions
Monitor and record revenue received for the capital outlay projects
Monitor activity related to the Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund (HEETF) receivables
Prepare and submit reimbursement requisitions
Monitor debt obligations of the University arising from the purchase of assets
Work with the Accounts Payable Office to ensure all debt payments are made prior to the due dates as listed on the debt schedules
Prepare and process adjusting journal entries
Complete and/or assist with the completion of fiscal yearend financial reports
Maintain organized files and logs of all processed documents