Financial Specialist - Accounts Payable 00134

Working Title Financial Specialist

• Accounts Payable 00134 Role Title Administrative Office Specialist III Position Number 00134 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee

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Process and reconcile financial transactions in accordance with state, university and federal compliance policies and procedures.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, processing and reconciling financial transactions into the Commonwealth Accounting and Reporting System (Cardinal) and the University accounting system (Banner). It is also responsible for processing financial transactions, accounts payable transactions and complex general accounting functions in accordance with federal, state and university policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Ability to analyze fiscal transactions for conformity with procedures and regulations.

• Ability to accurately perform detailed work with numerical data.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to interpret accounting reports and perform complex transactions using computerized accounting systems and proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, and office equipment (calculator, 10-key, personal computer etc.)

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous work experience in a Business or Accounting office.

• Experience with accounts payable processes.

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• Business, accounting or equivalent coursework

Experience:

• Experience using an interactive accounting system.

• Experience interpreting output reports.

• Experience analyzing financial transactions for conformity with procedures and regulations.

• Experience processing journal entries.

• Experience working with internal and external customers to discuss financial processes or issues.

• Experience using SCT Banner.

• Experience working in a government accounting office.

• Experience using Excel.

Salary Information Starting at $34,453, 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 Detail Information

Posting Number PS959P Number of Vacancies 1 or more Posting Date 06/11/2024 Closing Date 07/11/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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

• 301 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).

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their application, in order to receive credit.

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.

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.

CNU, an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), is fully committed to access and opportunity.

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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.