Staff Accountant

Description  

This is an on-site position located at our Virginia Beach campus.  

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.  

 

Position Summary  

Are you seeking a career at a university that promotes the enhancement of each student’s professional and personal life through education? Then a career as a Staff Accountant with ECPI University may be for you!!  

The Staff Accountant will execute general ledger account reconciliations, monthly and ad hoc reporting, and work with large sets of data. Interact with other members of the University administrative staff and campuses to ensure accounting processes and procedures are being followed.  

 

Responsibilities 

• Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors  

• Support timely monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals  

• Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respects to P&L account results and variances  

• Assist in audit schedules as required  

• Interact with University and campus administrative staff regarding accounting processes and procedures  

• Other Accounting duties as necessary. 

 

Education/Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 years work experience in the accounting field – 

• Work experience to include general ledger accounting for multiple locations including, but not limited to, journal entry, and balance sheet reconciliations 

• Previous experience in Microsoft General Dynamics (Great Plains) system a plus  

 

Skills/Abilities  

• Strong customer service, excellent oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills  

• Careful attention to detail  

• Demonstrated ability to work independently  

• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure at times  

• Ability to quickly master new concepts, programs, and computer applications - Ability to work with large sets of data  

• High proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables) 

 

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, some of which are highlighted below:  

• Tuition scholarship program available to full-time employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment  

• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans  

• PTO and holiday pay - 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions  

 

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