Accountant

Position Information

University Code 18215 University Title Senior Finance Specialist 2 University Job Family Financial Services ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Accountant Position Number 542020 Position Type Staff Job Status FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Grants & Contracts Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

VCU’s Grants and Contracts department is seeking an Accountant to join their team. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

•Performs difficult work to ensure the integrity of accounting theory applicable to multi-systems processing based on reporting regulations and requirements of sponsored programs.
•Provide analytical interpretation of the University’s salary, wage and fringe benefits for sponsored programs and expenditure effects on Banner Human Resource System ( HRS ), Banner Accounting System, infoED, and Effort Reporting Systems ( ECRT ) processing.
•Provide effort reporting support to the University’s Research community.

Minimum Hiring Standards

•Excellent analytical skills.
•Ability to identify the transaction flow and conversion from Banner, Rams-Spot, ECRT, and other University reporting systems. •Knowledge of functions and procedures performed by payroll, sponsored programs and Human Resources.
•Capable of working under deadline pressures.
•Must be versatile, having the
ability to adapt to changing and varied assignments.
•Degree in business related field,
i.e., Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent
experience.
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU .

Preferred Hiring Standards

•Excellent oral and written communication. •Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance,
Effort Reporting and ECRT .

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $46,000 - $55,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus MCV Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours Monday-Friday Job Open Date 11/23/2020 Posting will close on or before 11/29/2020 Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Accounting/ Management/ Professional Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? Yes Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/101940 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please provide, in detail, your experience with grants and research administration.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document

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