Job Details

Title: Part-time Accountant

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $25.00 to $30.00

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400

enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western is accepting applications for a part-time Accountant. The purpose of this position is to support the goals and objectives of the Finance Department by performing fixed asset accounting, as well as other general accounting duties.

Review of applications will begin October 28, 2025, and will continue until the

position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior experience in a professional office setting. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks independently and efficiently. Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices. Knowledge of the use of data processing techniques in the maintenance of accounting records. Working knowledge of automated accounting system processes/ general ledger transactions. Ability to analyze and reconcile financial data and prepare reports and statements. Ability to understand and consistently revise and apply a complex financial coding structure. Ability to interpret and understand contractual terms and conditions. Strong organizational and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a fast paced, changing, dynamic environment.

Additional Considerations:

Associates degree, preferred. Advanced experience or training with automated accounting systems, preferred. Governmental and/or higher education accounting experience, preferred. Knowledge of Peoplesoft Accounting Information System (AIS) software preferred. Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Policies and Procedures (CAPP) preferred. Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) preferred. Knowledge of Virginia Cardinal system preferred.