Accountant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Highlands Community College is seeking an Accountant to support the Budget and Finance functions. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB, managing grants, and maintaining asset records while coordinating with state and local authorities.

The candidate will prepare reconciliations, monitor grant expenditures, audit SPCC transactions, and assist with ARMICS evaluations. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minium of Associates Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB requirements
• Experience with automated financial systems such as PeopleSoft 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
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze financial data and perform complex reconciliations

Responsibilities

• 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 ARMICS evaluation and certification
• Ensuring compliance with GASB and related regulations

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

PeopleSoft AIS

Oracle systems

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Cardinal

AIS

Perceptive Content

SIS

eVA

Job description

Working Title Accountant Role Title Finan Svcs Spec I Role Code 19031-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29600015 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington - 191 Hiring Range $48,000-$58,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time 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? No Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm

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.

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 Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel Minimal

Special Instructions to Applicants

For first consideration for the position, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm October 23, 2026.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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 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

VCCS uses 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.