Foundation Senior Accountant and Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Foundation Senior Accountant and Analyst

Position Number
01345A

Department
FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
B Professionals

Job Description

The Foundations Senior Foundation Accountant and Analyst’s chief objective is to perform financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices including examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, and verification of financial records for the supported Foundations and Alumni Association. Research, analyze and implement accounting pronouncements and other best practices that impact financial processes under the supervision of the Assistant Controller and Director of Accounting/ CFO .

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Comprehensive knowledge in using automated financial systems, particularly in report writing and analyzing accounting records.

Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Considerable knowledge of commercial property accounting.

Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem-resolution techniques when serving diverse customers.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of fiscal needs.

Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, and research complex financial data and develop a variety of fiscal reports.

Demonstrated ability to reconcile bank accounts, receivables, payables and other financial transactions.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with reviewing complex financial data and financial transactions for accuracy.

Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and MS Excel to record, reconcile, monitor and report data.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience in Accounting or a related field.

Considerable experience with review of financial transactions as well as with complex financial data reporting and analysis.

Considerable experience with accounting systems and report writing.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations and fund accounting.

Considerable knowledge of Yardi Voyager or similar commercial property accounting software.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables, lookup functions, and advanced formulas and functions.

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Hybrid/Telework schedule available upon required approval.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number
S02808

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
11/11/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit cover letter and resume.

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

College Home Page
https://www.odufoundation.com/

Department Home Page
https://www.odufoundation.com/

Equity Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

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.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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.