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James Madison University is hiring an Accounting Supervisor to manage and supervise departmental accounting functions within Facilities Management. The role includes overseeing maintenance and construction project payables, cost tracking, payroll actions, and purchase transactions while providing effective supervision to employees.

Highlights

Manage and supervise accounting functions for Facilities Management and Athletic Facilities.
Oversee daily accounting activities including parking lot, maintenance, special projects, and reserve projects.
Track and maintain departmental payroll according to policies and procedures.
Review and submit purchase transactions, ensuring accuracy of account information.
Supervise employees and communicate important information regularly and consistently.
Required knowledge of accounting principles, budget expenditures, automated accounting, and facility maintenance data management systems.
Ability to utilize spreadsheets, compile, analyze, and interpret financial data.
Prepare financial reports and present data clearly both orally and in writing.
Detect and correct accounting data problems and document to audit standards.
Salary range: $53,000-$57,000 annually.

Accounting Supervisor Full Description

Working Title:Accounting Supervisor

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department:100250 - FM Administration

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount:$53,000-$57,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 9/18/2025

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community nestled on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is seeking an Accounting Supervisor. This position will effectively supervise departmental accounting functions which will include university maintenance, construction project payables and cost tracking. This position is a M-F daylight position but may be asked to temporarily work another shift based on business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Managing, supervising and performing accounting functions for Facilities Management and the Athletic Facilities both daily and monthly
•Supervising and performing daily accounting activities for parking lot, maintenance, special projects and reserve projects
•Ensuring departmental payroll actions are tracked and maintained daily based off FM and JMU’s policies and procedures
•Reviewing and submitting purchase transactions and verifying the accuracy of account information
•Providing effective supervision to employees which will include communication of important information regularly and consistently

Qualifications:

Required
•Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
•Understanding the relationship of expenditures and encumbrances to a budget
•Knowledge of automated accounting and facility maintenance data management systems
•Understanding how to utilize spreadsheets
•Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data
•Knowledge on preparing financial reports and clearly presenting data
•Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
•Ability to detect and correct accounting data problems
•Ability to supervise effectively and organize work tasks
•Ability to document to audit standards

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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