Senior Accountant

Hiring Range:

Up to $70,000 (Commensurate with Experience and Certifications) Job Duties Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution committed to preparing students for seamless transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often described as a hidden gem beyond the Tri-Cities region, RBC offers a unique setting on a picturesque 750-acre campus featuring wetlands, serene forests, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove. RBC invites applications for the position of Senior Accountant, a key role that supports the College's mission through accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. This position plays a vital part in stewarding institutional resources and providing reliable financial data to support strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant performs advanced level accounting work, including financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance oversight, and financial analysis. This role ensures adherence to

GAAP/GASB

standards, state regulations, and institutional policies while strengthening internal controls and supporting ongoing operational excellence. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain accurate financial records and oversee general ledger activity Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Ensure financial transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable standards and policies Prepare internal and external financial reports and support the development of annual financial statements and schedules Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables Monitor compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies Support internal control processes and documentation, including ARMICS Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements Collaborate in audit preparation, including documentation and supporting schedules Respond to internal and external auditor requests with accuracy and efficiency Support implementation of audit findings and corrective actions Conduct financial analysis to support institutional decision-making Provide guidance and training to departments on financial processes and requirements Assist with budget monitoring and reporting activities Contribute to special projects and initiatives that drive process improvements and operational efficiency Support continuity of operations by assisting during emergency situations in alignment with state directives Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, or related functions Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting principles and standards, including GAAP, GASB, and/or FASB Demonstrated progressively responsible experience with reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance processes Additional Considerations Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification Experience in higher education or public sector accounting Experience with Banner, Cardinal, or similar ERP systems Experience supporting audits or working with external auditors Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER

- Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, resume/curriculum vitae , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references.

Please note:

official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC. For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, resume, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

Chief Business Officer Richard Bland College Physical Address:

Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805

Telephone:

(804)862-6100, extension 8603

Email:

ssokol@rbc.edu

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX

Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator Richard Bland College Physical Address:

Academic Innovation Center, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805 titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100 Or, Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202-1100 www.ed.gov

Contact Information Name:

Richard Bland College -

Office of Human Resources Phone:

8048626100

Email:

rbchr@rbc.edu 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information Name:

Richard Bland College -

Office of Human Resources Phone:

8048626100

Email:

rbchr@rbc.edu

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Richard Bland College -

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Gov 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.