Senior Cash Management Accountant

Title: Senior Cash Management Accountant

State Role Title: Financial and Auditing Services Practitioner I

Hiring Range: Up to $ 63,703

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: https://www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position monitors and manages the University's cash flow for federal grants, contracts, and financial aid programs; monitors expenditures; calculates reimbursements; and prepares drawdowns. Prepares quarterly and annual financial reports for federal grants; will ensure that expenditures are in compliance with award agreement/contracts; make corrections as necessary in a timely manner; will process electronic fund requests and ensures appropriate recordation in the University's accounting system (Banner); will handle the University petty cash account; will process reimbursement requests; will perform change fund audits and annually prepare the petty cash certification (GLA-103) to the Department of Accounts; will assist with the printing and processing of local funds and emergency check requests; will maintain check inventory; will process stop payments; will process wire payments to/from local banks and EDI payments received from the Department of Accounts; will reconcile and ensure prompt reimbursement of the Local Fund Clearing account; will handle the Unclaimed Property function for outstanding checks and handle the due diligence required by the Commonwealth Treasurer's Office; and will assist the Cash and Investment Manager with providing treasury management services to faculty, staff, students and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and carry out complex fiscal policies and procedures, i.e. GASB, CAPP, AICPA, CFDA, NACUBO and OMB Uniform Guidance.

Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports and statements. Proficient in the use of PC applications, i.e. MSWord, Excel and Access.

Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP), and pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB), as they apply to Colleges and Universities.

Working knowledge of Fund and Grant accounting concepts and practices particular to Colleges and Universities.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply complex policies and procedures; and prepare reports and statements covering complex financial data.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with moderate supervision as well as in a team environment and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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

Some familiarity and/or experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia CAPP manual; and experience working with and/or some knowledge of the chart of accounts.

Knowledge of banking practices related to cash management is a plus. Working knowledge of automated accounting systems and computer applications as a resource tool.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor's degree in accounting or possess and equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major studies in accounting is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have a BS degree in accounting or have taken the required courses for such a degree. Candidates with the equivalent experience and course work will also be considered. Demonstrated knowledge working with the Banner and Cardinal accounting systems is a plus. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of database and other software programs, i.e., Excel, Access, and Word. Ability to work independently and solve problems within the scope of duties. At least three (3) years of experience working in a fast-paced higher education business environment. Strong analytical/problem solving, organizational, data entry, and customer service skills. Ability to sort, prepare/batch, file, and maintain financial records, reports and spreadsheets.

Special Instructions

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