"Foundation Senior Accountant and Analyst"

Posting Details

Working Title
Foundation Senior Accountant and Analyst

Position Number
01345A

Department
FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
B Professionals

Job Description

The Foundations Senior Foundation Accountant and Analyst’s chief objective is to perform financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices including examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, and verification of financial records for the supported Foundations and Alumni Association. Research, analyze and implement accounting pronouncements and other best practices that impact financial processes under the supervision of the Assistant Controller and Director of Accounting/ CFO.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge in using automated financial systems, particularly in report writing and analyzing accounting records.
• Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Considerable knowledge of commercial property accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem-resolution techniques when serving diverse customers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of fiscal needs.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, and research complex financial data and develop a variety of fiscal reports.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile bank accounts, receivables, payables and other financial transactions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with reviewing complex financial data and financial transactions for accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and MS Excel to record, reconcile, monitor and report data.

Special licenses, registration or certification
None

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience

• Considerable experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Considerable experience with review of financial transactions as well as with complex financial data reporting and analysis.
• Considerable experience with accounting systems and report writing.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

• Extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations and fund accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of Yardi Voyager or similar commercial property accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include pivot tables, lookup functions, and advanced formulas and functions.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Working hours are 8:00a to 5:00p, Monday through Friday. A hybrid/telework schedule available upon required approval.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number
S03074

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
09/29/2025

Close Date
12/01/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary
Please submit cover letter and resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page
https://www.odufoundation.com/

Department Home Page
https://www.odufoundation.com/