Senior Accountant and Analyst

Job Description

This position supports the Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager in all aspects of financial reporting and requires a high level of accounting experience and knowledge. The position involves performing complex and varied financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices, including the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and verification of financial records. The position will assist with researching, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting pronouncements and best practices that impact financial processes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting software, particularly in report writing and analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and methods to a variety of complex fiscal needs.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC based software packages, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.

This role requires strict adherence to deadlines to ensure accurate, timely completion of reconciliations, schedules, financial reports, and compliance‑related tasks. Position must effectively prioritize workloads and schedules, manage competing responsibilities, and maintain accuracy under strict time constraints. Meeting deadlines is critical for supporting organizational decision‑making, external (Commonwealth) reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintaining trust and accountability with management.

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• Considerable accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Strong experience reviewing financial transactions and report writing.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Some prior experience in higher education, government, non‑profit and/or a large corporation.

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Salary commensurate with education and experience

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at , or DBVI at .