Lease and SBITA Accountant

Lease and SBITA Accountant

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 or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Working Title - Lease and SBITA Accountant

Role Title - Finan Svcs Spec I

Role Code - 19031-SW

FLSA - Nonexempt

Pay Band - 04

Position Number - 26100011

Agency - VCCS-System Office

Division - System Office (Div)

Work Location - Richmond (City) - 760

Hiring Range - $75,000 to $78,000 annually

Emergency/Essential Personnel - No

EEO Category - 2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time - Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- - Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule - 40 hours, Monday Friday

Sensitive Position - No

Job Description - Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

Reporting to the Plant Funds Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the 23 Virginia community colleges (VCCS), the VCCS System Office, and the VCCS Shared Services Center Procurement Office in the recording, accounting, and reporting functions related to lease contracts, in accordance with GASB87, and subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs), in accordance with GASB96. These responsibilities must be managed in agreement with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Virginia's Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual, and VCCS standards, policies, and procedures. The position will review and analyze procurement records, utilizing the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA procurement system, to determine reporting requirements, and will prepare accounting entries in accordance with GAAP. The position will gather and enter supporting documentation, and lease and SBITA data, into the cloud-based DebtBook accounting software. The position will serve as the subject matter expert, providing training to college personnel, as needed. The position will be heavily involved in year-end reporting, including preparing year-end entries and footnotes and will respond to inquiries from VCCS and the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA). This position will work closely with VCCS Information Technology Services, VCCS Facilities Management, the Shared Services Center Procurement Office, and college personnel.

Special Assignments - 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - Ability to review and evaluate procurement records to identify reportable lease agreements, per GASB87 and subscription-based information technology agreements (SBITAs), per GASB96. Prepare accounting entries in accordance with GAAP Effectively manage time and work on multiple assignments Work independently and with little supervision Interpret administrative policies and procedures, exercise independent judgment, and make sound business decisions Establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in a professional manner Ability to express thoughts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Intermediate to advanced MS Office 365 Education and/or working experience in general accounting Working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Working knowledge of complex automated accounting systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Cardinal, or other Oracle-based accounting systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent customer service experience

Additional Considerations - Education and/or work experience equating to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Financial statement preparation experience, including footnotes Fixed asset or capital outlay accounting experience Experience with GASB87 and 96 reporting Higher education, or state or local government, general accounting experience Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Working knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia Lease Accounting System (LASPLUS), DebtBook, LeaseQuery, or other lease and/or SBITA reporting software Working knowledge of eVA

Operation of a State Vehicle - No

Supervises Employees - No

Required Travel - Travel as required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - CLS_4448P

Recruitment Type - General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date - 05/08/2026

Job Close Date - 05/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website -

Contact Name - Patsy Rose

Email - View email address on click.appcast.io

Phone Number - View phone number on click.appcast.io

Special Instructions to Applicants - 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 or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer - 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:

EEO Statement - 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.

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

E-Verify Statement - 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.

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