What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Reporting Analyst position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Financial Reporting Analyst Role Title Finan Svcs Spec II Role Code 19032-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 26100163 Agency VCCS-System Office Division System Office (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $90,000 - $95,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
8am – 5pm Monday through Friday or as needed.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
Assist with planning and coordination of the annual financial reporting preparation and verification process to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Analyzes and evaluates management recommendations of external and internal audit reports to determine issues and deficiencies underlying the recommendations and evaluates and approves college responses to management recommendations. Analyzes and evaluates internal controls of the VCCS. Ensures that the VCCS Chart of Accounts supports internal and external reporting requirements. Conceptualizes, formulates, and implements policies, procedures and methodologies to ensure conformance with all reporting requirements.
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
Knowledge
Additional Considerations
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or Cardinal accounting systems
Preparing consolidated financial statements
Higher education or state or local government general accounting experience
CPA or CPA candidate
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel may be required.
Posting Number CLS_4501P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://www.vccs.edu/ Contact Name Patsy Rose Email prose@vccs.edu Phone Number 8048194938 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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 (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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96786
8am – 5pm Monday through Friday or as needed.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
Assist with planning and coordination of the annual financial reporting preparation and verification process to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Analyzes and evaluates management recommendations of external and internal audit reports to determine issues and deficiencies underlying the recommendations and evaluates and approves college responses to management recommendations. Analyzes and evaluates internal controls of the VCCS. Ensures that the VCCS Chart of Accounts supports internal and external reporting requirements. Conceptualizes, formulates, and implements policies, procedures and methodologies to ensure conformance with all reporting requirements.
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
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and governmental accounting standards
- Working knowledge of complex automated financial systems, such as PeopleSoft or other Oracle-based programs
- Financial statement preparation experience
- General knowledge of higher education and applicable federal and state guidelines
- Knowledge of federal programs including federal cash management standards
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent customer service skills
- Analyze financial data
- Prepare accounting entries
- Prepare budget-specific journal entries
- Reconcile accounts and assist colleges with reconciliation questions
- Prepare financial statement footnotes, journal entries, and provide general assistance with our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Demonstrated ability to interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments
- Demonstrated ability to work well with various levels of management and staff in a diverse and decentralized environment
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to resolve problems
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Work independently
Additional Considerations
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or Cardinal accounting systems
Preparing consolidated financial statements
Higher education or state or local government general accounting experience
CPA or CPA candidate
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel may be required.
Posting Number CLS_4501P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://www.vccs.edu/ Contact Name Patsy Rose Email prose@vccs.edu Phone Number 8048194938 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
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 (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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96786
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000