Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
General Accountant
Role Title
Finan Svcs Spec I
Role Code
19031-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
29700132
Agency
Germanna Community College
Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range
$71,027-$86,811; Annually plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through accurate and timely processing, recording, and reconciliation of accounting transactions and performing relevant financial reporting to support Germanna Community College decision-makers and stakeholders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensures accurate and timely processing, recording, and reconciliation of accounting transactions, including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and related accounts.
• Prepares financial reports, analyses, and schedules to document and communicate financial status and results. Conducts related financial analysis and research in collaboration with others in the department and across the College.
• Creates and maintains process documentation and supports the design, documentation, and execution of internal controls consistent with Agency Risk Management and Internal Controls (ARMICS) requirements.
• Ensures operations are conducted in compliance with Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Participates in year-end close activities and supports the timely and accurate completion of required financial reporting.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, schedules, and analyses.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Utilizes complex automated financial systems and reporting tools effectively, such as PeopleSoft/AIS, Cardinal, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and participates, as appropriate, in system implementations or enhancements.
• Is cross trained on various Business Office processes to provide backup support and continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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
• Demonstrated track record of effectiveness as a professional accountant.
• Experience in general accounting working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or governmental accounting principles.
• Experience analyzing, reconciling, and reporting accounting information.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Considerations
• Experience with Commonwealth policies and systems including eVA, AIS and/or Cardinal.
• Experience processing disbursements.
• Experience in Commonwealth procurement.
• Experience accounting for assets, leases, subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs), and/or component units.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, higher education finance, GASB, VCCS fiscal policies, and/or ARMICS requirements.
• CPA, CGFM, CMA, MBA, or comparable professional credentials.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4268P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/27/2026
Job Close Date
02/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.germanna.edu
Contact Name
Catra Godwin
Email
cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number
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/92758
Min Qualification
• Demonstrated track record of effectiveness as a professional accountant
• Experience in general accounting working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or governmental account...
• Demonstrated track record of effectiveness as a professional accountant
• Experience in general accounting working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or governmental accounting principles
• Experience analyzing, reconciling, and reporting accounting information
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Commonwealth policies and systems including eVA, AIS and/or Cardinal
• Experience processing disbursements
• Experience in Commonwealth procurement
• Experience accounting for assets, leases, subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs), and/or component units
• Knowledge of fund accounting, higher education finance, GASB, VCCS fiscal policies, and/or ARMICS requirements
• CPA, CGFM, CMA, MBA, or comparable professional credentials
• Travel between campuses may be required
• You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes
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