Richard Bland College is hiring: Accountant in Petersburg

Overview

MAcc | Accredited Business Accountant | Certified Ethics Associate | Accounting Professional with 18+ Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of accounting, auditing principles, and business practices to support financial operations.
• Analyze financial data and apply professional standards to perform tasks of routine to moderate complexity.
• Research, investigate, reconcile, and evaluate financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Clearly communicate financial concepts, policies, and procedures both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Utilize mathematical skills to process and interpret a variety of financial transactions and records.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, accounting principles, and budgeting practices.
• Leverage advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail in all financial documentation and processes.
• Perform and assist with reconciliations for appropriations, expenditures, revenues, cash, fixed assets, bank accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare month-end schedules and resolve reconciling items independently.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Compile and analyze financial data for management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CAPP Manual, GAAP, GASB, institutional policies, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as backup to the Senior Accountant for fixed asset financial records.
• Collaborate with departments on the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets.
• Assist with annual inventory and maintain required documentation.
• Review departmental budget submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Support periodic budget reporting and assist with Performance Budgeting System transactions.
• Conduct account analysis and prepare journal entries using professional judgment.
• Compile and organize journal entries and supporting documentation across multiple systems.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper transaction recording.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of journal entries.

Qualifications

• MAcc; Accredited Business Accountant; Certified Ethics Associate
• Accounting Professional with 18+ years of experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting practices, and professional standards (GAAP, GASB, CAPP Manual)
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong analytical skills

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Higher Education