Accounting & Reconciliation Specialist – Research Operations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Norfolk, VA to support financial and administrative operations for sponsored programs. You will process high volumes of reimbursements and payments, ensuring accuracy, allowability, and timeliness in accordance with policies and sponsor requirements.

The role emphasizes detailed review, coding, auditing, and reconciliation, with strong internal controls and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to maintain compliant

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting transaction processing and recordkeeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and external customers.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources to support transactions.
• Ability to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Customer service principles and service quality awareness.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment for high-volume data.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate reimbursement and payment transactions for sponsored programs.
• Review and code travel reimbursements and project expenses.
• Handle settlements and advances, including travel advances.
• Audit, reconcile, and maintain compliant transaction documentation.
• Apply internal controls to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data verification

Customer service

Attention to detail

Policy compliance

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Norfolk, VA to support financial and administrative operations for sponsored programs. You will process high volumes of reimbursements and payments, ensuring accuracy, allowability, and timeliness in accordance with policies and sponsor requirements.

The role emphasizes detailed review, coding, auditing, and reconciliation, with strong internal controls and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to maintain compliant