Senior Accounting Reconciliation Analyst or Accounting Reconciliation Analyst

A re you an experienced and passionate accounting professional , solutions builder, and team player who thrives in a collaborative, think-tank environment ? If so the Finance organization at the University of Virginia has a job for you to join our team as an Accounting Reconciliation Specialist .

Let's build solutions and share ideas together - join us in shaping the future of Finance at UVAFinance .

We are seeking passionate, experienced individuals to fill a Account 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 and validating our accounting records, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize our use of Workday (and related systems) . The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyze complex accounting and financial data, assess the impact of system functionality on financial data, lead process and 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 monthly and quarterly processes - prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Monitor and validate account balances, ensuring they properly reflect operations and comply with accounting policies.

Workday / System Optimization & Controls

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Other Duties

Qualifications for the Sr. Accounting Reconciliation Analyst :

Required (Minimum) :

Qualifications for the Accounting Reconciliation Analyst :

Required (Minimum) :

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 .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. 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.