Job Description:

Working Title:

Sr. Financial Specialist-General Accounting 00104

Role Title:

Administrative Office Specialist III

Position Number:

00104

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

No

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing

Statement of Economic Interest:

No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:

Yes

If Restricted Position, please paste statement:

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective:

Process financial transactions in accordance with state and university policies and procedures.

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for processing accounting transactions into the Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting Systems (Cardinal) and the University's accounting system (SCT Banner) and reconciling revenue in both systems. Responsible for electronic transfer of revenue between all local fund and the state bank accounts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures


Knowledge in computerized accounting systems interpreting accounting reports and performing data entry


Good oral and written communication skills


Proficiency in use of office equipment (calculator, personal computer, copy machine, etc.)


Ability to accurately perform detailed financial calculations and analysis


Ability to maintain complex financial ledgers in conformity with established procedures and regulations


Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate its outcome to others verbally and in narrative form

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education: High school diploma or equivalent



Experience: Experience researching, analyzing and recording general ledger transactions in an automated accounting system. Experience reconciling financial reports with financial records, researching variances and making correcting entries. Experience with word-processing and spreadsheet applications. Accounting reconciliation experience.

Additional Consideration(s):

Education: Some accounting courses at a business school or college level



Experience: Experience with SCT Banner and the Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting Systems (Cardinal). Experience navigating between multiple automated reporting systems. Experience with governmental accounting.

Salary Information:

Starting at $39,923, Commensurate with Education and Experience.

CNU Information:

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit
https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code:

19013

Conditions of Employment:

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;


This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;


Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Posting Number:

PS988P

Posting Date:

08/29/2024

Closing Date:

11/28/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CNU will only accept online applications through the
jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).


In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/17662

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.




Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement


Christopher Newport University and its employees demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. Practices inclusive leadership and treats everyone with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as well as fully support the "Students First" value.

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check:

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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