New

Accountant

Virginia Community College System

$75,000.00 - $78,000.00 / yr

United States, Virginia, Richmond

Dec 24, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	Accountant
Role Title	Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code	19031-SW
FLSA	Exempt
Pay Band	04
Position Number	26100161
Agency	VCCS-System Office
Division	System Office (Div)
Work Location	Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range	$75,000 to $78,000 annually
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	40 hours, Monday-Friday
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow. This position will perform system-wide general accounting functions, including capital outlay general accounting and reporting, as well as plant fund general accounting and reporting. The accountant will assist the Capital Outlay Accounting Manager and the Plant Funds Accounting Manager with daily and year-end tasks, including reviewing and analyzing maintenance reserve requests, preparing budget requests, recording fixed assets transactions, recording library books, and preparing accounting entries. This position will work closely with the VCCS Facilities Management Department.
Special Assignments	May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications	Ability to: Analyze data Prepare accounting entries Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments Work independently and with little supervision Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions Establish and maintain effective working relationships Experience and Education: Education and/or working experience in general accounting Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Working knowledge of complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cardinal, or other Oracle-based accounting systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent customer service experience
Additional Considerations	Experience with higher education, or state or local government, general accounting. Experience with and working knowledge of PeopleSoft. Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes Fixed asset or capital outlay accounting experience
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	Travel as required for meetings and professional development

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	CLS_4230P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	12/23/2025
Job Close Date	01/12/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Agency Website	https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name	Patsy Rose
Email	prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number	8048194938
Special Instructions to Applicants	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
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement	VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91648