Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Senior Accountant and Analyst
Position Number
50049A
Department
FINANCE OFFICE
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
B Professionals
Job Description
This position supports the Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager in all aspects of financial reporting and requires a high level of accounting experience and knowledge. The position involves performing complex and varied financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices, including the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and verification of financial records. The position will assist with researching, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting pronouncements and best practices that impact financial processes.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting software, particularly in report writing and analysis. Considerable knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents. Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and methods to a variety of complex fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC based software packages, particularly Excel. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.
This role requires strict adherence to deadlines to ensure accurate, timely completion of reconciliations, schedules, financial reports, and compliance-related tasks. Position must effectively prioritize workloads and schedules, manage competing responsibilities, and maintain accuracy under strict time constraints. Meeting deadlines is critical for supporting organizational decision-making, external (Commonwealth) reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintaining trust and accountability with management.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable accounting and financial analysis experience. Strong experience reviewing financial transactions and report writing. Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Some prior experience in higher education, government, non-profit and/or a large corporation.
Conditions of Employment
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S03369
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
07/07/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
n/a
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
