Salary: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 Semi-Monthly
Location : 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Business Office
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Description The Staff Accountant reports to the General Accounting Supervisor. Maintains and monitors activity relevant to the general ledger and verifies various business transactions. Analyzes data and reviews financial records while using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Examples of Duties - Data entry into the general ledger
- Maintain and file journal entries
- Prepare month end journal entries
- Monitor University utility bills for accuracy and timely payments
- Prepare, file, and ensure payment of monthly Admissions Tax and Sales and Use Tax
- Review and process interdepartmental charges
- Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations
- Review and reconcile gift reports and credit card transactions
- Review and process daily bank deposit as received by Cashier's Office
- Prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
- Develop spreadsheets to assist management with analyzing internal and external information
- Provide accounting support to internal and external departments
- Provide administrative support when necessary
- Other analysis and projects as required
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Accountant, Associate Comptroller, and Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs and Comptroller
Typical Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from four-year college or university with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience
- Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Good communication skills
- Be flexible to work additional hours upon request
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our website:
