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    Senior Staff Accountant - Richmond, United States - Virginia Union Univ

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    Virginia Union Univ Richmond, United States

    1 month ago

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    Senior Staff Accountant

    Business Affairs Division

    Virginia Union University (VUU) was founded in 1865 in the heart of Richmond, VA. Over the past 153 years, the university has become a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of leaders for tomorrow's world.

    The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Assistant Vice President of Business Affairs/Comptroller, the Senor Staff Accountant will ensure that all accounting transactions are posted timely and accurately, with the necessary controls in place.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate accounting staff.
    • Provides constructive and timely feedback for performance evaluations.
    • Prepares financial reports and accounting statements.
    • Posts journal entries to the general ledger.
    • Generates summary sheets for use by supervisor or auditor.
    • Oversee payroll processes and prepare payroll reports.
    • Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
    • Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
    • Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts.
    • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation of all bank accounts and report any disparities to the AVP/Business Affairs/Comptroller and the Vice President for Business Affairs.
    • Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
    • Oversee reconciling of sub-ledgers to general ledger regularly.
    • Prepare monthly closing as well as annual closing.
    • Assist in the coordination and preparation for the annual audit.
    • Assign account numbers when required.
    • Maintain a good filing system of all accounting documents.
    • Assist in the preparation of financial reports.
    • Audit athletic and special event ticket and ticket sales proceeds.
    • Prepare 1099 forms.
    • Assist with posting students' accounts receivable information to the general ledger.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures and the ability to train others in related practices and procedures.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
    • Proficient in Jenzabar is a plus.
    • Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting.
    • At least three years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounting; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
    • Good oral/written communication skills; people-orientation with customer-focused; high proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Jenzabar with the ability to learn quickly; detail orientation are all highly preferable skills, knowledge, and abilities
    • Must be bondable
    • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
    • CPA certification is a plus.

    Salary: Commensurate with experience

    Applications Deadline

    Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a resume with three references and a cover letter. Please email

    The selected applicant may be required to submit a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

    For more information about Virginia Union University, visit

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