Accountant

Virginia Community Colleges; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Highlands Community College is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the college’s financial operations. The role emphasizes GAAP and GASB standards, with hands-on work in reconciliations, grant accounting, and asset management.

The candidate will support budgeting, financial reporting, and adherence to state regulations, collaborating with the Director of Budget and Finance and campus staff.

Qualifications

• Minium of Associates Degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB requirements.
• Experience with automated financial systems such as PeopleSoft AIS or Cardinal.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and footnote preparation.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely financial information and reports.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reconciliations for state, local and grant funds.
• Monitor grant expenditures and prepare reimbursement requests; liaise with grant directors and staff.
• Manage inventory and assets, maintain asset records, and conduct biennial inventories.
• Audit SPCC transactions and assist as SPCC administrator.
• Assist with ARMICS evaluation and certification.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations and GASB standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft AIS

Cardinal

Oracle-based systems

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Accountant

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 19031-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 29600015

Agency

Agency Virginia Highlands Community College

Division

Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Washington - 191

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $48,000-$58,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

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 ).

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Minium 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Minimal

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4747P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.vhcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name HR

Email

Phone Number

Phone Number 276-739-2425

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.