Virginia's Community College System
Overview
Working Title: Accountant Role Title Finan Svcs Spec I Role Code 19031-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 26100161 Agency VCCS-System Office Division System Office (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $75,000 to $78,000 annually Emergency/Essential Personnel. Telework options subject to change based on business needs. Work Schedule 40 hours Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities This position will perform system-wide general accounting functions, including capital outlay general accounting and reporting, as well as plant fund general accounting and reporting. The accountant will assist the Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and the Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year-end tasks, including reviewing and analyzing maintenance reserve requests, preparing budget requests, recording fixed assets transactions, recording library books, and preparing accounting entries. This position will work closely with the VCCS Facilities Management Department.
Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Qualifications KSA's/Required Qualifications
Analyze data
Prepare accounting entries
Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments
Work independently and with little supervision
Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Experience and Education
Education and/or working experience in general accounting
Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Working knowledge of complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cardinal, or other Oracle-based accounting systems
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent customer service experience
Additional Considerations
Experience with higher education, or state or local government, general accounting
Experience with and working knowledge of PeopleSoft
Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes
Fixed asset or capital outlay accounting experience
Posting Information Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/23/2025 Job Close Date 01/12/2026 Open Until Filled Posting Number CLS_4230P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1
Contact Information Contact Name Patsy Rose Email prose@vccs.edu Phone Number 8048194938
Additional Information In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Background Check Statement Disclaimer: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91648
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Responsibilities This position will perform system-wide general accounting functions, including capital outlay general accounting and reporting, as well as plant fund general accounting and reporting. The accountant will assist the Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and the Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year-end tasks, including reviewing and analyzing maintenance reserve requests, preparing budget requests, recording fixed assets transactions, recording library books, and preparing accounting entries. This position will work closely with the VCCS Facilities Management Department.
Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Qualifications KSA's/Required Qualifications
Analyze data
Prepare accounting entries
Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments
Work independently and with little supervision
Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Experience and Education
Education and/or working experience in general accounting
Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Working knowledge of complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cardinal, or other Oracle-based accounting systems
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent customer service experience
Additional Considerations
Experience with higher education, or state or local government, general accounting
Experience with and working knowledge of PeopleSoft
Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes
Fixed asset or capital outlay accounting experience
Posting Information Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/23/2025 Job Close Date 01/12/2026 Open Until Filled Posting Number CLS_4230P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1
Contact Information Contact Name Patsy Rose Email prose@vccs.edu Phone Number 8048194938
Additional Information In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Background Check Statement Disclaimer: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91648
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