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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management lists this Accountant opportunity in abingdon, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accountant
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future. VHCC is seeking a detail oriented and experienced financial accountant to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the college's financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial reporting and excellent analytical skills.
Position Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Director of Budget and Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and requirements of all appropriate accounting oversight agencies.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Preparing monthly financial reconciliations for state, local and grant funds
Monitoring grant expenditures and preparing reimbursement requests; serving as liaison to grant directors and staff
Managing inventory, including identifying and recording fixed and bulk assets, maintaining accurate asset records, and completing biennial physical inventories
Auditing Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) transactions and serving as back-up SPCC Administrator.
Assisting with annual ARMICS (Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards) evaluation and certification.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines to include those from the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of Associates Degree in Accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements
Experience with automated financial systems, such as PeopleSoft Administrative Information System (AIS), Cardinal, or other Oracle-based programs
Knowledge of financial statement preparation and footnote preparation
Proven ability to produce accurate, complete, and timely financial information and reports
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs and meet deadlines under pressure.
Demonstrated success completing tasks and projects on time
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze financial data and perform complex reconciliations
Ability to interpret policies, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
Team-oriented mindset
Additional Considerations:
5 years of progressively relevant experience in accounting or a combination of experience and education in accounting, finance or related field
Experience with of ARMICS and GASB standards
Working knowledge of GASB standards
Familiarity with state or College systems such as eVA, Cardinal, SIS, AIS, Perceptive Content, etc.
Prior Experience working with state or local governmental accounting
The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests form pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114, as a condition of employment. Additionally, the statement is to be filed annually by February 1. The selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 60 days of employment and every yearly thereafter.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
abingdon, VA, 24211, US
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