Senior Accounting Reconciliation Analyst Or Accounting Reconciliation Analyst
Are 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 an 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).
Key responsibilities include :
- 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 :
Identify configuration, 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 transactions in Workday.Develop reports, dashboards, or analytics (via Workday reporting tools, Power BI, or other tools) to monitor financial 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 as liaison between 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 include :
Perform other related accounting or financial duties as assigned by Accounting Leadership.Qualifications for the Sr. Accounting Reconciliation Analyst :
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 to identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and recommend process improvements.Experience providing guidance or mentoring to other accounting staff or serving as a lead analyst on 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 principlesExperience with reconciling complex accounts, journal entries, and month-end close.Demonstrated aptitude for acquiring and 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 communication skills - 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 :
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 to identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and recommend process improvements.Proficiency in : Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), familiarity with accounting software, and financial reporting tools.Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and general accounting principlesExperience with reconciling complex accounts, journal entries, and month-end close.Demonstrated aptitude for acquiring and 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 communication skills - 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.
