Overview

This position is based at our Virginia Beach, VA campus location.

 Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.

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Position Summary

ECPI University, a leading higher educational institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant based in our University Administration building in Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities:

Update and maintain financial records relating to accounts receivable; analyze information to prepare reports; balance sheet reconciliations, cash account reconciliations, inventory and fixed asset reconciliations; interact with other members of the University administrative staff and clients to ensure accounting processes and procedures are being followed. Maintenance and reconciliation of client account ledgers. Perform reconciliations of banking activity. Process and reconcile payments from multiple sources (cash, ACH, credit card, etc.) Execute data entry and reconciliation for bank account(s). Prepare audit schedules as required for multiple 3rd parties (external auditors, banking information, etc.) Work on select sub-systems (Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Collections) as needed for monthly reconciliation. Interact with University and campus administrative staff regarding accounting processes and procedures Other Accounting duties as necessary.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred. Work experience to include general ledger accounting including, but not limited to, journal entry, bank reconciliation, deposit reconciliation, B2B collections and cost analysis; two years preferred. Previous experience in Microsoft General Dynamics (Great Plains) system a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to quickly master new concepts, programs and computer applications High proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel Ability to organize and prioritize workflow Ability to work efficiently with high level of accuracy Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work with minimal supervision Willingness to learn and ask questions

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to professionally communicate in person, over the telephone, and through email; move about the school and offices; handle various types of media and equipment; and visually observe and assess.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.

Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.