Finance Generalist — Payroll, GL & Workday

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking an Accounting Generalist to manage daily payroll accounting, banking, accounts receivable, and collections, ensuring ledger integrity and data accuracy. The role supports Workday optimization and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and ITS.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing entries for various entities, and improving processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of financial/accounting support or similar work experience, preferably in academia.
• Ability to carry out reconciliations and resolve discrepancies; suggest process improvements.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with accounting software and reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with ERP architectures/workflows in Workday or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve variances, anomalies, and discrepancies in payroll accounting transactions.
• Process accounting entries for academic, medical center and related entities.
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Assist finance staff with questions and requests across grounds.
• Manage collections process, including letters, payment plans, transfers to collections, and write-off approvals.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking an Accounting Generalist to manage daily payroll accounting, banking, accounts receivable, and collections, ensuring ledger integrity and data accuracy. The role supports Workday optimization and cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and ITS.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing entries for various entities, and improving processes and controls.