Job Description
Title: Revenue Accounting Manager
Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Location: Hampton - 650
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $98,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships.
The Revenue Accounting Manager position oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the Revenue Accounting Department with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of revenue, financial statements, and reporting. The position manages budgets, analyzes data, supervises staff, and supports decision-making to improve an organization’s financial health. The position helps ensure the college maintains accurate and compliant financial records, policies, and practices.
This position is expected to exemplify the principles detailed in the College’s Culture of Care framework, actively contributing to a supportive and thriving environment for our students, staff, and broader community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
Thorough knowledge of revenue accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and revenue accounting policies and procedures in a higher education setting
Significant experience using automated accounting and financial systems in a higher education environment
Experience using automated procurement systems
Progressive accounting experience in several key aspects of revenue accounting processes to include revenue recognition, accounts receivable, collection, and financial aid accounting
Proficiency in revenue process assessment and improvement
Proficiency in internal control assessment, improvement, recommendation, and implementation of corrective action plans
Experience supervising accounting staff and functions
Experience in revenue accounting functions of an interfacing agency
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards
Thorough knowledge of month and year-end revenue accounting cycles and processes to include revenue recognition, accounts receivable, collections, financial statement preparation, and external audits and reviews
Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems and other systems that impact financial processes around revenue, receivables, and financial aid
Thorough knowledge of general ledger account structures for revenue and receivables and their relation to Financial Statements
General knowledge of Grant Accounting, Grant Reporting, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2, Part 200 Uniform o Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
General knowledge of Leadership Strategy, Organizational Systems and Resource Deployment
General knowledge of Higher Education Accounting o Standards, DOA Standards, and VCCS Standards
General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations around the revenue cycle
Skills
Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills
Proficient with automated revenue accounting systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational and time management skills (goal setting, prioritizing, planning & scheduling, & project planning)
Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness, quality, and accuracy
Strong leadership skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with individuals at all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability
Understand and evaluate revenue accounting and financial processes, make recommendations to improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and consistency and maintain/strengthen internal controls
Research, interpret and apply revenue accounting practices and pronouncements
Compile, organize and present financial information in an understandable format to a variety of audiences
Read, interpret, and properly apply financial concepts and requirements
Research and resolve financial issues, respond to audit findings, identify corrective action plans, and manage implementation of corrective action plans
Interpret, apply and comply with revenue accounting and regulatory requirements
Manage finite department talent and resources, monitor and assess performance, motivate others, and take corrective action when necessary
Consider and prioritize department, division, and college priorities in an effective and efficient manner
Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships for the benefit of the College
Effectively collaborate to achieve common objectives.
Initiate, encourage, and facilitate healthy dissention, in the best interest of the College, in a professional manner that promotes effective decisions while preserving professional and personal relationships
Provide critical feedback, deliver difficult information, redirect non-productive behaviors, and/or revisit decisions that may not be in the best interest of the College
Work independently or in a team environment
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Work at all campus locations
Additional Considerations:
Experience managing multiple revenue accounting functions in a college business office · Proficiency using Cardinal Financial Management and Human Resources software · Experience using PeopleSoft Accounting and Human Resource Systems · Experience using SIS · Experience using eVA · Prior experience in external or internal audit · Prior experience with a significant role in participating in Sarbanes Oxley or ARMICS internal control assessments and testing
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
