Senior Accounting Reconciliation Analyst or Accounting Reconciliation Analyst

Areyou an experienced and passionateaccounting professional, solutions builder, and team player who thrives in a collaborative, think-tank environment?Ifsothe Finance organization at the University of Virginia has a job for youto join our team asan AccountingReconciliation Specialist.

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We areseekingpassionate, experienced individuals to fillaAccount Reconciliation Analyst role.Commensurate with the candidate's qualification, these roles will be filled at either the Sr. Accounting Reconciliation Analyst or the Analyst level.

This person will play a critical role in reconciling andvalidatingour accounting records, ensuring the integrityof financial data, and partnering with stakeholders tooptimizeour use of Workday (and related systems).The successful candidate willdemonstratethe ability to analyze complex accounting and financial data, assess the impact of system functionality on financial data, leadprocessand configuration improvements, and work independently as well as collaboratively across functions to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

Reconciliation & Financial Integrity

Lead and execute complex reconciliations across general ledger, clearing accounts, intercompany, accruals, etc.

Investigate and resolve variances, anomalies, and discrepancies; propose and implement corrections in the accounting system.

Validate data integrity across system interfaces (Workday, supporting feeder systems, dependent modules)

Support and lead monthlyand quarterlyprocesses - prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

Monitor andvalidateaccount balances, ensuring theyproperly reflectoperations andcomply withaccounting policies.

Workday / System Optimization & Controls

Identifyconfiguration, integration,validation,reporting, and process gaps in Workday; propose enhancements or fixes.

Collaborate with Workday Finance Team, ITS, or consultants to test system changes, updates, and upgrades.

Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and internal controls tied to system-based processes.

Conduct training, support, and troubleshooting for end users or departmental partners related to accounting transactionsinWorkday.

Develop reports, dashboards, or analytics (via Workday reporting tools, Power BI, or other tools) tomonitorfinancial health, status, and anomalies.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Review existing accounting processes and controls; recommend and lead process improvements, automation, or redesign.

Partner with other functional areas (budget, procurement, OSP, operations) to streamline handoffs, reduce redundancies, and ensure clean data flow.

Act asliaisonbetween accounting, finance, operations, and systems / support teams to ensure alignment.

Respond to ad hoc requests from senior leadership or external stakeholders for analyses or reconciliations.

Other Duties

Perform other related accounting or financial duties as assigned by AccountingLeadership.

Qualifications for the Sr. Accounting Reconciliation Analyst :

Required (Minimum) :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience (preferably in higher ed, nonprofit, or governmental / fund accounting environment).5+ years is preferred

Proven ability toidentifyand resolve reconciliation discrepancies and recommend process improvements.

Experience providingguidance or mentoringto other accounting staff or serving as alead analyston projects.

Strong technical skills : advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), familiarity with accounting software, and financial reporting tools.

Significant work with complex reconciliations, cross-fund transfers, and financial analysis.

Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

Experience with reconciling complex accounts, journal entries, and month-end close.

Demonstrated aptitude foracquiringand applying technical knowledge of ERP architectures and workflows, with hands-on experience in environments such as Workday or comparable platforms.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Strong communicationskills - able to explain accounting / system issues to non-accounting stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications for the Accounting Reconciliation Analyst :

Required (Minimum) :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience (preferably in higher ed, nonprofit, or governmental / fund accounting environment).

Proven ability toidentifyand resolve reconciliation discrepancies and recommend process improvements.

Proficiencyin : Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), familiarity with accounting software, and financial reporting tools.

Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

Experience with reconciling complex accounts, journal entries, and month-end close.

Demonstrated aptitude foracquiringand applying technical knowledge of ERP architectures and workflows, with hands-on experience in environments such as Workday or comparable platforms.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Strong communicationskills - able to explain accounting / system issues to non-accounting stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.This is Restricted (term limited) role.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0077689 .

Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents : a resume and cover letter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Experience : At least two years of experience in accounting procedures

Licensure : None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.