Accounting Associate I

Details•Blacksburg, VA

22h•$42,000 - $44,000

About The Position

The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the university's complex and highly regulated financial operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration, the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world-class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and be a part of the evolution! Highlights of your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Accounting Associate I include: Reviews accounting transactions and determines if supporting documentation is adequate. If not, contacts department to obtain additional documentation to justify the use of public funds. Keys data into university accounting system. Investigate unresolved accounting transactions using independent judgment. If necessary, must access other sources for input, including, but not limited to Bursar's Office, vendors, bank, Department of Accounts; clarifies the concern; determines the cause of the problem; selects and explains the best solution to solve the problem; expedites correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution. Processes workload efficiently to comply with state prompt pay guidelines. Provides backup support for related positions. Other accounting administrative tasks to support the success of the office. We offer room for growth and encourage personal development. Your responsibilities and compensation vary based on your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, desire to learn and ambition. Reasons to apply today: Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities Formal employee award and recognition program Professional learning opportunities Generous leave Comprehensive and affordable health benefits Work-life balance Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

Requirements

Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations related to Travel and Accounts Payable
Experience applying accounting principles.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems.
Experience working with an electronic procurement system.
Experience using automated workflow and imaging systems.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide customer service in a courteous manner and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of actions processed.
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to gather and analyze information and resolve difficulties quickly.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews accounting transactions and determines if supporting documentation is adequate.
Contacts department to obtain additional documentation to justify the use of public funds.
Keys data into university accounting system.
Investigate unresolved accounting transactions using independent judgment.
Processes workload efficiently to comply with state prompt pay guidelines.
Provides backup support for related positions.
Other accounting administrative tasks to support the success of the office.

Benefits

Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
Formal employee award and recognition program
Professional learning opportunities
Generous leave
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
Work-life balance
Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

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