Higher-Ed Accounting Specialist — Vendor & Journal Entries

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

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.