What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community College Workforce Cooperative (CCWC) Accountant position at Tidewater Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Community College Workforce Cooperative (CCWC) Accountant
Role Title
Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code
19031-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
295R0819
Agency
Tidewater Community College
Division
Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location
Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range
$50,000 - $60,000, commensurate w/ 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-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The CCWC Accountant will provide college-wide financial management, reporting, and supportive services for externally funded sponsored programs, grants, contracts, and subcontracts in compliance with federal, state, VCCS, and college regulations, policies, and procedures for workforce development financial activities on behalf of the Community College Workforce Cooperative (CCWC). To ensure appropriate application of AICPA, GASB and grant reporting standards are adhered to. To serve as the financial liaison between internal departments, CCWC, and external agencies ensuring timely and accurate reporting and financial management of sponsored funds while also providing resolution of grant related financial issues.
This position will ensure financial integrity and compliance with federal, state, local and other program regulations and guidelines. To manage and oversee business processes and financial transactions related to the support, recording, compliance and reporting of sponsored programs by reviewing and approving all goods and services; ensuring accurate posting to general ledger, managing appropriation, allotment and cash; reconciling financial information; preparing internal and external budget and financial reports.
Serve as a resource to participating colleges, workforce development and the CCWC by responding to inquiries and providing professional guidance and training in the areas of grants, contracts, sub-awards, subcontracts and budgeting to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory bodies to provide accurate and transparent data to all stakeholders.
This position interprets and applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; federal and state rules and regulations; Virginia Community College Systems (VCCS) and college policies and procedures; and implements best practices required to ensure compliance, prevent financial loss, and maintain college goodwill.
This position will require a Credit Check in addition to criminal history and reference checks.
This position will require a Credit Check in addition to criminal history and reference checks.
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
- Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting
- Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and reports
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and made good sound decisions.
- Good organizational skills
- Experience using integrated financial reporting systems
- Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, review and prepare financial reports and statements involving a variety of financial data from various sources.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and apply policies to financial data
- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of constituents
Additional Considerations
- Experience with governmental accounting and/or grant/contract accounting in a higher education environment.
- Experience using Oracle Peoplesoft, Administrative Information System and/or Commonwealth of Virginia System.
- Advance training in grant/contract accounting, indirect cost plans and federal cost principles.
- Knowledge of and work experience applying the Cash Management Improvement Act to effectively manage federal funds.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3581P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/11/2025
Job Close Date
04/28/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
TCC.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
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:
Additional Information
This position will require a Credit Check in addition to criminal history and reference checks.
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
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 : $50,000 - $60,000
