Finance Operations Analyst

Innovation allows an organization to make the most of every dollar spent. At Virginia’s Community Colleges System ( VCCS ), our compelling mission, our ambitious strategic plan and our fiscal realities challenge us to ensure that community college resources are maximized for the priority of student success and credential completion.

Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains, the VCCS Shared Services Center is centrally located to all 23 colleges in the VCCS , 43 miles from Blacksburg, VA, and a four-hour drive from Washington, D.C. A vital part of the ever-growing Roanoke Valley, Daleville is a haven for tourists and residents alike. Within an hour’s drive are the breathtaking Smith Mountain Lake, world-famous Appalachian Trail, and many other outdoor activities, including golfing, biking, and hiking. The thriving Historic City Market in downtown Roanoke and the Daleville Town Center and Performance Pavilion also host farmers markets, community and cultural events, and festivals throughout the year.

The VCCS Shared Services Center is an innovation strategy to advance the priority of student success, reduce the administrative burden on individual colleges, consolidate transaction-based functions, create economies of scale, and improve backroom process efficiency. This work allows the VCCS to better focus resources on the students – helping them start their educational journeys, persist, and succeed.

This role supports finance operations by ensuring Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense data, invoices, payments, and vendor accounts are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and internal controls. It combines transactional support with data and process analysis, reporting, trend identification, process improvement, and collaboration with finance and business stakeholders to promote operational efficiency and informed decision-making.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Knowledge and experience of BI and analytics.

Knowledge of computer information programs such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets.

Knowledge and experience of the accounts payable process, internal controls, and GAAP basics.

Knowledge and experience developing operating policies and procedures.

Knowledge and experience of corporate card reconciliation and audit procedures.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.

Sound judgement, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated experience resolving discrepancies effectively.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

PeopleSoft or other major ERP applications (i.e., Oracle, Lawson, Great Plains, SAP , etc.).

SQL skills and understanding.

Communicate effectively and accurately.

Be detail oriented in auditing payments, including ability to reconcile and check the accuracy of calculations/terms involving a variety of documents in the Accounts Payable process.

Proficiently operate office equipment (e.g., calculator, personal computer, 10-key adding machine).

Compose clear communications regarding complex situations.

Multi-task with a high level of accuracy.

Work independently and as part of a team, cross-functionally.

Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Experience with state disbursement policies and procedures as stated in the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures ( CAPP ) Manual.

Higher education and/or government experience.

Experience with eVA.

Experience with AP and/or Travel & Expense automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Bill.com, Concur, ChromeRiver).

Experience supporting compliance or audit processes.

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP , macros).

SQL and/or Power BI experience.

Less than 5%

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

Hybrid telework available! Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.