Financial Specialist I (00109)

Title: Financial Specialist I (00109)

State Role Title: Financial Specialist

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $60,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location: St Council of Higher Education

Agency Website: www.schev.edu

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

About the Organization

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the coordinating body for the nation’s preeminent system of postsecondary education, which includes 15 four-year and 24 two-year public colleges, as well as more than 30 nonprofit and 300 for-profit private schools. SCHEV is responsible for: developing and promoting an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education; facilitating collaboration among postsecondary institutions that enhances academic quality and operational efficiency; developing and submitting recommendations to the executive and legislative branches on budgetary and policy matters; and providing advisory and/or regulatory guidance to the institutions.

In 2014, SCHEV developed The Virginia Plan for Higher Education, a statewide strategic plan. Updated and approved in January 2021, Pathways to Opportunity: The Virginia Plan for Higher Education is designed to identify trends that the Commonwealth must address if it is to continue to prosper and succeed. The plan provides a roadmap for Virginia to be the “Best State for Education” by 2030. In order to do so, it will fulfill its mission of advancing equitable, affordable and transformative higher education.

While SCHEV is responsible for management of The Pathways plan, execution relies on collaboration among institutions, K-12, general assembly members and staff, Governor’s staff, and other key stakeholders. Ongoing communications, including progress on the measures and targets, as well as initiatives are critical to meeting the needs of the Commonwealth and its citizens.

SCHEV aspires to be a great place to work. It is an environment of public servants committed to developing an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education in Virginia. We value honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency and accountability. And we seek team players who will advance these values through their work and engagement.

SCHEV’s offices are located in Virginia's capital city of Richmond. Richmond is the convergence point of college campuses, the state government seat, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and historical sites. This combination has resulted in a thriving eclectic culture and foodie destination. The growing city juncture is centrally located and less than two hours from the nation’s capital, beautiful beaches and scenic mountains.

About the Position

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is seeking a qualified candidate to assist the Budget & Finance staff in all phases of financial management of the agency. This position requires the ability to analyze and evaluate data in one or more specialty areas including, but not limited to, business operations and processes, budgets, and financial systems. Duties include: reviewing and preparing invoices, vouchers, journal entries, travel reimbursements and other financial documents for on-line entry in Cardinal (Oracle PeopleSoft); ensuring all travel submitted complies with travel CAPP Manual regulations; assist with the record keeping and integrity of Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) documents; maintain filing system for financial transactions processed.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience and knowledge of state fiscal processes in Cardinal (Oracle PeopleSoft).
· Knowledge of CAPP manual policies and procedures for travel processing.
· Knowledge of Cardinal Chart of Account structure and various modules
· Considerable experience performing accounts payable/receivables responsibilities such as processing remittances, making journal entries, processing electronic deposits, reviewing financial documents, and preparing invoices for payment.
· Experience demonstrating knowledge of eVA, SWAM, SPCC procurement/purchasing procedures and policies to purchase goods and services.
· Experience processing travel claims/reimbursements for staff.
· Experience communicating in writing with demonstrated ability to develop technical guidance/procedural d