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Virginia Tech is hiring an Accounting Associate I for the Controller's Office. The role involves reviewing and processing accounting transactions, investigating unresolved issues, and ensuring compliance with state prompt pay guidelines while supporting the financial operations of the university.

Highlights

Review and validate accounting transactions and supporting documentation
Investigate discrepancies using independent judgment and liaise with various departments
Enter data into the university's accounting system efficiently
Process workload to comply with state prompt pay guidelines
Provide backup support for related accounting positions
Use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems and electronic procurement systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Salary range: $42,000 - $44,000 annually
Required experience in applying accounting principles and knowledge of state and federal regulations related to accounts payable and travel
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

Accounting Associate I Full Description

Job Description

The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the university's complex and highly regulated financial operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration, the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world-class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and be a part of the evolution!

Highlights of your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Accounting Associate I include:
• Reviews accounting transactions and determines if supporting documentation is adequate. If not, contacts department to obtain additional documentation to justify the use of public funds. Keys data into university accounting system.
• Investigate unresolved accounting transactions using independent judgment. If necessary, must access other sources for input, including, but not limited to Bursar's Office, vendors, bank, Department of Accounts; clarifies the concern; determines the cause of the problem; selects and explains the best solution to solve the problem; expedites correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
• Processes workload efficiently to comply with state prompt pay guidelines.
• Provides backup support for related positions.
• Other accounting administrative tasks to support the success of the office.

We offer room for growth and encourage personal development. Your responsibilities and compensation vary based on your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, desire to learn and ambition. Reasons to apply today:
• Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
• Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
• Formal employee award and recognition program
• Professional learning opportunities
• Generous leave
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
• Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

Required Qualifications

• Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations related to Travel and Accounts Payable
• Experience applying accounting principles.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems.
• Experience working with an electronic procurement system.
• Experience using automated workflow and imaging systems.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide customer service in a courteous manner and work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of actions processed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to gather and analyze information and resolve difficulties quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field or equivalent training and experience.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Salary Range of $42,000 - $44,000

Hours per week

Review Date

7/31/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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