General Accounting Supervisor 00106 at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia

Job Description:

Working Title:

General Accounting Supervisor 00106

Role Title:

Financial Services Specialist I

Position Number:

00106

FLSA:

Exempt

Appointment Type:

Full Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

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?:

No

Departmental Objective:

Process financial transactions in accordance with State and University policies and procedures.

Purpose of the Position:

This position is responsible for processing specific accounting transactions and controlling input into the State accounting system (Cardinal) and the University's accounting system (SCT Banner) as well as reconciling transactions in both systems monthly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures


Knowledge in computerized accounting systems


Excellent leadership skills


Excellent oral and written skills


Excellent time management, teamwork and interpersonal skills


Excellent word processing and spreadsheet software skills


Ability to analyze fiscal transactions and reports for conformity with procedures and regulations


Ability to research and perform complex analysis, reconcile financial data and prepare documentation to support findings


Ability to train and direct the work of supporting staff

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education: High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.



Experience:

• Previous accounting experience.


• Previous work experience in an office environment researching, collecting, and analyzing complex financial data and processing correcting entries.


• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.

Additional Consideration(s):

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent with any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that equates to the degree requirement.



Experience:

• Experience working with financial statements.


• Experience working in general accounting.


• Supervisory experience.


• Experience with Banner.


• Experience with Cardinal.


• Experience using Excel and Word.

Salary Information:

Starting at $57,254, 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:

19031

Conditions of Employment:

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


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

Posting Number:

PS1076P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

03/25/2025

Closing Date:

04/06/2025

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/18958

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

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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