Foundations Senior Accountant (00543A)

ODU Human Resources   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Accounting
Posted on April 15, 2024
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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. 
 
Required 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.
 
Considerable experience in Accounting or a related field.  Considerable experience using automated financial systems. 
 
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, licensure, certification:
 
Working knowledge of non-profit organizations and fund accounting. Advanced MS Excel skills to include pivot table and lookup functions. Considerable experience reconciling bank accounts, receivables, payables and other financial transactions. Considerable knowledge of report writing for general ledger systems. 
CPA or CPA candidate preferred. 
 
To review the full position requirements and submit an application, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20613 Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.