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Virginia Community Colleges

Accountant

Virginia Community Colleges, Gloucester, Virginia, United States, 23061


Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Accountant Role Title Finan Svcs Spec I Role Code 19031-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 27800009 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Gloucester - 073 Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range is $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule To be determined. Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College ( RCC ), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students in 2023-2024 and over 800 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.

RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for the

Accountant

position who share RCC’s values of integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life. This is a full-time 12-month classified staff position. RCC has an excellent benefits package, and the anticipated salary range will be $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience. This position will be located on the Glenns campus.

The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for staff with expertise in best practices and innovative strategies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Accountant plays a critical role in managing the financial aspects of the student experience. The core responsibilities are focused on maintaining accurate student financial accounts, managing accounts receivables, collections and reporting compliance. Duties typically include invoicing students and third -party accounts, maintaining the college tuition and fees schedule, acting as liaison to Financial Aid, performing backouts, preparing military billings and local billings, processing student refunds, posting financial aid awards, reconciling scholarship awards, preparing month-end journal entries, treasury management, balancing daily cash transactions for deposit, reconciling bank accounts, and safeguarding the integrity of student account information.

Additionally, this position plays a critical role in ensuring that students understand and meet their financial obligations. The Accountant empowers students by giving them the knowledge and tools needed to handle their financial matters responsibly during their academic journey. Overall, this position plays a vital role in delivering quality customer service to students, staff, parents and community members while adhering to college policies and regulations related to billing, payment, refunding, and confidentiality. The incumbent ensures the smooth financial operations of the college by managing student accounts accurately and efficiently. This position also serves as the backup for the Workforce Accountant and cross trains on all related duties. 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. KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) Strong knowledge of and experience in accounts receivable, billing, and cash Experience preparing journal entries Experience with year-end audits and the preparation of A/R schedules Knowledge of processing web payments Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and in a team setting Strong customer service and communication skills Strong problem solving and analytical abilities High proficiency in Excel and Word

Additional Considerations

Advanced experience preparing student billings, and deferred revenue Strong knowledge of scholarships, financial aid and return to Title IV processing

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel May be required to travel between campuses and throughout the service region.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3421P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/19/2024 Job Close Date 12/04/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before December 4, 2024. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education ( CTE ) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS ). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Additional Information 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, 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. ADA Statement 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. E-Verify Statement 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.