Accountant

Richard Bland College; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking an Accounting Professional at the entry level in Petersburg, Virginia. The role involves supporting financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have an MAcc and strong Excel skills along with 18 years of experience in accounting. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to financial reporting and analysis within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting practices, and professional standards.
• 18+ years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of accounting and support financial operations.
• Analyze financial data and ensure compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and manage financial documentation.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing principles

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel capabilities

Education

MAcc

Accredited Business Accountant

Certified Ethics Associate

Job description

Overview

MAcc | Accredited Business Accountant | Certified Ethics Associate | Accounting Professional with 18+ Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of accounting, auditing principles, and business practices to support financial operations.
• Analyze financial data and apply professional standards to perform tasks of routine to moderate complexity.
• Research, investigate, reconcile, and evaluate financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Clearly communicate financial concepts, policies, and procedures both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Utilize mathematical skills to process and interpret a variety of financial transactions and records.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, accounting principles, and budgeting practices.
• Leverage advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail in all financial documentation and processes.
• Perform and assist with reconciliations for appropriations, expenditures, revenues, cash, fixed assets, bank accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare month-end schedules and resolve reconciling items independently.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Compile and analyze financial data for management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CAPP Manual, GAAP, GASB, institutional policies, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as backup to the Senior Accountant for fixed asset financial records.
• Collaborate with departments on the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets.
• Assist with annual inventory and maintain required documentation.
• Review departmental budget submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Support periodic budget reporting and assist with Performance Budgeting System transactions.
• Conduct account analysis and prepare journal entries using professional judgment.
• Compile and organize journal entries and supporting documentation across multiple systems.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper transaction recording.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of journal entries.

Qualifications

• MAcc; Accredited Business Accountant; Certified Ethics Associate
• Accounting Professional with 18+ years of experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting practices, and professional standards (GAAP, GASB, CAPP Manual)
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Higher Education