Financial Reporting Analyst

Financial Reporting Analyst

Position:
Financial Reporting Analyst (Finan Svcs Spec II), VCCS-System Office, Richmond. Full-time, annual salary $90,000–$95,000, exempt, telework option available.

• Assist with planning and coordination of the annual financial reporting preparation and verification process to ensure compliance with GASB, NACUBO, and AICPA requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate management recommendations of external and internal audit reports, determine issues and deficiencies, and evaluate and approve college responses.
• Analyze and evaluate internal controls of the VCCS.
• Ensure the VCCS Chart of Accounts supports internal and external reporting requirements.
• Conceptualize, formulate, and implement policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure conformance with all reporting requirements.
• Prepare accounting entries, prepare budget-specific journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist colleges with reconciliation questions.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes, journal entries, and provide general assistance with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions.
• Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments; work well with various levels of management and staff in a diverse environment; troubleshoot and resolve problems; work effectively in team and independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance during emergencies.

• Knowledge – In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and governmental accounting standards; working knowledge of complex automated financial systems such as People Soft or other Oracle-based programs; financial statement preparation experience; general knowledge of higher education and applicable federal and state guidelines; knowledge of federal programs including federal cash‑management standards.
• Skills – Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent customer‑service skills.
• Abilities – Analyze financial data; prepare accounting entries; prepare budget‑specific journal entries; reconcile accounts; prepare financial statement footnotes, journal entries, and provide general assistance with the ACFR; interpret administrative policies; exercise independent judgment; make sound business decisions; manage time and work on multiple assignments; work effectively with various levels of management; troubleshoot and resolve problems; work effectively in a team environment;
  
  work independently.

• Working knowledge of People Soft or Cardinal accounting systems.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Higher education or state or local government general accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Operation of a State Vehicle:
  Yes.
• Required Travel:
  Travel may be required.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses 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.