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.

• Demonstrated data entry and software application skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting information systems.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and strong analytical skills and application of professional principles and standards;
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data entry, reconcile departmental and budgetary accounts, and perform accounting level transactional processing.
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate, research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate large quantities of data;
• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting debits and credits and understand an accounting structure.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and convey policies and procedures and general business practices;
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail;
• Interact frequently with internal and external customers using both verbal and written communication skills to discuss financial processes or issues
• Work calmly under pressure and use good judgment at all times;
• Manage multiple tasks/projects with follow through; and
• Demonstrate intermediate technical skills in Microsoft suite of products (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).

• Experience in grants management preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting and accountability, policy interpretation, and/or procurement preferred.
• Higher education and/or governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in an accounting office and performing accounting transactions with little or no supervision with great accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrate ability to reconcile bank statements with large transaction volume and complexity.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP);
• Knowledge of the CAPP Manual and state financial processes
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Accounting Information System (AIS) software;
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Student Information System (SIS) software;
• Knowledge of grants/contracts and budgeting methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state policy

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/

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCSuses 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.