Finance Operations & Analytics Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks a Finance Operations Analyst to support AP and Travel & Expense processing, ensure accurate vendor data, and promote efficiency in the Shared Services Center in Botetourt.

The role combines transactional processing with data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize controls and decision making. Strong Excel/ERP skills and GAAP knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience processing invoices with 3-way match and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience developing dashboards and/or metrics.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma process improvement.
• Experience analyzing Travel & Expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP/AP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros).
• SQL and/or Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Support finance operations by ensuring Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense data, invoices, payments, and vendor accounts are processed accurately and in compliance with policy.
• Analyze data and generate reports, identify trends, and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to promote operational efficiency and informed decision making.

Skills

BI & analytics

Communication skills

Audit & controls

Policy development

SQL

Tools

ERP systems (PeopleSoft/Oracle/SAP)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Virginia's Community College System seeks a Finance Operations Analyst to support AP and Travel & Expense processing, ensure accurate vendor data, and promote efficiency in the Shared Services Center in Botetourt.

The role combines transactional processing with data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize controls and decision making. Strong Excel/ERP skills and GAAP knowledge are preferred.