Shenandoah University's Office of Accounting seeks applicants for a Staff Accountant position. This is a full-time benefited position located in downtown Winchester, VA.
The Staff Accountant position is responsible for supporting the University's financial operations through dailey, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounting tasks. This role performs key reconciliations, tracks vendor payments, and manages utility payments. and statement processing. Additionally, the Staff Accountant assists with monthly and quarterly journal entries, budget transfers, asset management, and ensures compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. This role may require occasional overtime during peak processing periods, particularly around month-end close, quarterly reporting, and fiscal year-end close.
Responsibilities:
- Enter budget transfers, process advancement and bookstore batches, manage utility payments and vendor statements, and maintain organized financial records.
- Reconcile bi-weekly payroll using payroll summaries and check summary files; post payroll-related journal entries and ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Assist with monthly calculations and postings, including CIP, Apple lease payments, Virginia sales tax, interest accruals, and reconciliation of disposals and depreciation.
- Prepare and post recurring quarterly journal entries, such as the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) entries.
- Review asset capitalization, non-capitalized assets, and repair and maintenance expenses monthly to ensure accurate asset tracking and reporting.
- Review monthly insurance statements, monitor interest on various banks accounts, and manage the swap entry and adjustments for liquidity accounts.
- Support annual unclaimed property reporting, and participate in compliance initiatives related to tax and regulatory requirements as needed.
Required Skills
Skills and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and efficient.
- Superior Excel software skills and abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently, handle large volumes of work, determine daily priorities, and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to follow, understand, implement, and communicate regulatory requirements to a diverse community.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle information in a confidential and professional manner.
Required Experience
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a college or university environment.
Specialized Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills for reviewing and validating financial transactions.
- Knowledge of compliance and reporting requirements, including VA sales tax and unclaimed property.
- Ability to manage high volumes of transactional data with attention to detail and accuracy.
How to Apply:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.