Strategic Initiatives Accountant

Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College serves as a regional leader, providing quality learning experiences that enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Located in Fredericksburg, VA, the College benefits from a rich and diverse community enriched with arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Strategic Initiatives Accountant is responsible for providing financial expertise and support to grants, programs, and activities that advance the college. The role applies knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, budgeting practices, public administration, project management, and legal/regulatory compliance to collect data, reconcile accounting transactions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to produce financial reporting for Germanna Community College decision-makers.

• Serves as a strategic business partner with grant/project managers to successfully apply for, manage, and closeout grants/projects.
• Coordinates with grant/project managers, the Foundation, and other stakeholders as needed to manage projects effectively.
• Designs, documents, and manages processes that achieve efficiencies and deliver timely and relevant information to college decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Responsible for accurate and timely processing, recording, and reconciliation of transactions involving federal, state, local, and grant funds, and other projects.
• Prepares financial reports, analyses, and schedules to report on the financial status of various programs.
• Assists the Director of Finance in budget development for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensures operations are conducted in compliance with Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

• Experience in analyzing, reconciling, and reporting complex accounting information.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively both written and verbally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and/or governmental accounting principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience in higher education, state government, or public sector finance.
• Experience managing federal grant awards.
• CPA, CGFM, CPFO, or PMP certification.
• Experience with Commonwealth systems (Cardinal, AIS, SIS).

Travel between campuses 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 Acts (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. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.