Staff Accountant

Shenandoah University's Office of Accounting seeks applicants for a Staff Accountant position. This is a benefited position in downtown Winchester, VA, with usual hours of 9 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.

The Staff Accountant position is part of the Accounting team and is responsible for applying accounting principles to institutional, state, and federal expenditures, including Title IV financial aid and scholarship programs.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors grants, scholarships, work-study and loan expenditures, encumbrances, receivables, etc., based on various reports and disbursement schedules.
• Compiles and analyzes federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarship information to draw down funding, as applicable, and post journal entries.
• Monitors and reconciles specific accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to on-campus requests for information and act as a trusted advisor on accounting matters.
• Maintains necessary working papers and supporting documentation related to journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assists with various special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and efficient.
• Superior Excel software skills and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, handle large volumes of work, determine daily priorities, and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow, understand, implement, and communicate regulatory requirements to a diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential and professional manner.

Required Qualifications:

• This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with 15 credit hours in accounting from a four-year College or University. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a college or university environment.

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.