Senior Accountant

DHRM•Chesterfield, VA

About The Position

Virginia State University seeks a Senior Accountant to serve as the lead Bank and Revenue Reconciliation Accountant in the Office of General Accounting. The position performs complex accounting functions supporting the University’s financial operations and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of local bank account and revenue activity across multiple accounting systems. The role includes maintaining and reconciling bank and revenue records, processing deposits and journal entries, analyzing student-related liability accounts, and supporting fiscal year-end financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting or business administration.
At least three years of accounting work experience.
Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, particularly in 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 ERP and personal computer environments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Banner accounting system.
Experience working with the Cardinal accounting system.
At least three years of work experience in a fast-paced business environment.
Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in financial computations and data entry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Bank Fund and Revenue Reconciliation Accountant for General Accounting.
Monitor, analyze, reconcile, and maintain local bank fund accounting records to ensure consistency between Banner and external banking systems.
Perform monthly and fiscal year-end revenue reconciliations, including unearned and deferred revenue.
Review and reconcile cash receipt activity across multiple University bank accounts to maintain accurate cash receipt transactions.
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 and deferred revenue.
Review daily cash receipt information from Cash & Investments and EDI wire deposit remittances (REDI-VA), and prepare and process the appropriate deposit certificates and journal entries.
Prepare and process adjusting journal entries in Banner and the Commonwealth of Virginia accounting system, Cardinal.
Complete or assist with fiscal year-end financial report preparation.
Maintain organized files, documentation, and processing logs for accounting transactions.

Benefits

Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) with immediate vesting, portability, and investment choice.
Virginia Retirement System defined-benefit pension with lifetime monthly income.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
403(b) plan through TIAA.
Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid annual and sick leave.
Paid state and federal holidays.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.