Foundations Senior Accountant

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Title: Foundations Senior Accountant

Agency: VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:
The Foundations Senior Accountant’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 Educational, Athletic, Museum and Real Estate Foundations, as well as the Alumni Association. Research, analyze and implement pronouncements and other best practices that impact financial processes under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of the use of data processing techniques in maintaining accounting records.

Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem-resolution techniques.

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 prepare reports of compiling complex financial data.

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

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.
Additional Considerations:
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer