What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Rappahannock Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Accountant
Role Title
Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code
19031-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
27800009
Agency
Rappahannock Community College
Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location
Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range
The anticipated hiring range is $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
To be determined.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students in 2023-2024 and over 800 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC seeks applicants for the Accountant position who share RCC’s values of integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life. This is a full-time 12-month classified staff position. RCC has an excellent benefits package, and the salary range will be $55,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience. This position will be located on the Glenns campus.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for staff with expertise in best practices and innovative strategies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Business Manager, the Accountant plays a critical role in managing the financial aspects of the student experience. The core responsibilities are focused on maintaining accurate student financial accounts, managing accounts receivables, collections and reporting compliance. Duties typically include invoicing students and third -party accounts, maintaining the college tuition and fees schedule, acting as liaison to Financial Aid, performing backouts, preparing military billings and local billings, processing student refunds, posting financial aid awards, reconciling scholarship awards, preparing month-end journal entries, treasury management, balancing daily cash transactions for deposit, reconciling bank accounts, and safeguarding the integrity of student account information.
Additionally, this position plays a critical role in ensuring that students understand and meet their financial obligations. The Accountant empowers students by giving them the knowledge and tools needed to handle their financial matters responsibly during their academic journey. Overall, this position plays a vital role in delivering quality customer service to students, staff, parents and community members while adhering to college policies and regulations related to billing, payment, refunding, and confidentiality. The incumbent ensures the smooth financial operations of the college by managing student accounts accurately and efficiently. This position serves as the secondary point of contact, the primary backup for critical tasks for Workforce, and cross-trains with the Workforce Accountant on critical related duties.
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
- General knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Experience preparing accounts receivable invoices, AR reconciliation, and cash
- Experience preparing journal entries
- Experience with preparing AR Year-End Audit Schedules
- Experience with processing payments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
- High proficiency in Excel and Word
Additional Considerations
- Advanced experience preparing student billings, and deferred revenue
- Strong knowledge of scholarships, financial aid and return to Title IV processing
- Experience with Peoplesoft applications
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be required to travel between campuses and throughout the service region.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3512P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/15/2025
Job Close Date
01/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before January 31, 2025. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses 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.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
