Accountant/Senior Accountant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on May 11, 2023
VCU Grants & Contracts has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant/Senior Accountant!
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Summary
This is a central office role under the Controller's office, focused on the post-award administration of grants and contracts from award to close-out including: data entry in financial system for award setup, preparation and submission of invoices and financial reports to sponsoring agencies, analysis of data to ensure cost compliance with sponsor requirements, administrative assistance to Principal Investigators and administrators, reviewing of financial system reports and data, reconciliation of general and operating ledgers, review/follow-up with sponsor on monthly receivables, participation in strategic initiatives for the unit, and collaboration with the Division of Sponsored Programs.
Decisions about whether the position will be filled as an accountant or senior accountant will be based on the skills and experience of the top candidate. Final slotting will determine FLSA exemption status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an related field such as accounting, finance, general business; or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations related to sponsored programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize work and establish reasonable priorities
- Verifiable history of excellent past performance and attendance records
- Technical proficiency is necessary including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and experience with both web-based and enterprise financial management/reporting systems
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Experience in a university post-award sponsored program management
- Experience with Ellucian Banner Financial and Grants systems
Department: Grants & ContractsEmployment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: NoFTE: 1
University Job Slotting: Accountant/Senior Accountant (18231-18236)
ORP Eligible: No