What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at University of Virginia Foundation?
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in advancing the Foundation’s financial integrity by providing advanced accounting support, financial analysis, and reporting for the Controller and broader accounting team. This position is responsible for general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, fixed asset and project accounting, receivables and payables oversight, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, proactive communication, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in safeguarding the Foundation’s assets, supporting strong governance and risk management practices, and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Core Accounting & Reporting Functions
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accurate and complete financial transactions.
- Prepare and/or review journal entries, subledger reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and project close-outs.
- Track construction-in-progress and coordinate cost reconciliation with project and asset managers.
- Support financial statement preparation and conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to strengthen performance.
- Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely invoice processing, payments, and collections.
Major Annual Cycles & Projects
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
- Assist with audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support tax filings and external reporting to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations.
Governance, Risk & Team Support
- Help maintain and strengthen internal control processes, policies, and documentation.
- Assist in managing the Foundation’s risk management program, including insurance records, construction contract review, and certificate of insurance (COI) tracking.
- Serve as a resource to the accounting team and support cross-Foundation initiatives as needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be made consistent with applicable law.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 3–5 years of financial accounting experience required.
- CPA certification preferred.
- Strong PC skills, including accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Salary Description
$88,000- $95,000
To apply visit our website:
https://www.uvafoundation.com/careers
Salary : $88,000 - $95,000