Accounting Specialist

University Of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Comprehensive insurance (medical, etc)

Job summary

The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university in Central Virginia, is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist in the Finance Department in Lynchburg, VA. The role supports financial operations including processing invoices, payments, vendor management, expense reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining vendor data, and ensuring accuracy across accounts payable while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of accounts payable and general accounting experience.
• Experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, or complex financial environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
• English-language communication in interoffice contracts.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming payment documents, vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Vendor management including vendor database and documentation for processing.
• Expense report processing including payroll, endowments, and purchasing card spreadsheets.
• Journal entry preparation including monthly purchasing card spreadsheet and review of purchasing logs.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of accrued accounts payable on a monthly basis.
• Assist with audits and other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA, Position Type: Staff, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: Full time, Accounting Specialist

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for full time Accounting Specialist position in the Finance Department. As a staff member of the University of Lynchburg, the Accounting Specialist is an integral part of ensuring hat we supporting students and employees in doing work that is meaingful within our communities.

Job Type: FT (Benefits Eligible)

Job Purpose:

The Accounting Specialist supports the financial operations of the university with processing vendor invoices, vendor payments, vendor management, and expense report processing, preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.

Specific Job Duties:

• Processes incoming payment documents, vendor invoices and payment requests
• Vendor Management to include vendor database as well as vendor documentation for processing
• Expense Report Processing, such as payroll, gift entries for endowments, and monthly purchasing card spreasheets
• Journal Entry Preparation including monthly purchasing card spreadsheet and reviews all purchasing logs
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations performed monthly of accrued accounts payable
• Other Duties or special projects as assigned

Starting Salary:

$24.00-$25.00 an hour

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Schedule:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day with some evenings and weekends to meet needs of the department may be required). There will be the occasional need to work extended hours during critical periods (e.g., fiscal quarter-end/year -end audits or budget season.)

Qualifications: Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of accounts payable and general accounting experience
• Experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, or complex financial environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
• English-language skills for effective communication in telephone and interoffice contracts
• Proficiency in financial systems, integrated accounting software, Google Sheets, and excel
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing/sitting/wrist movement
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Office-based

Education:

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience

Work Remotely:

No

About the University:

The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate and inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community-alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers-can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.