Senior Accountant and Analyst

Posting Details

Working Title Senior Accountant and Analyst

Position Number 50049A

Department FINANCE OFFICE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

This position supports the Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager in all aspects of financial reporting and requires a high level of accounting experience and knowledge. The position involves performing complex and varied financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices, including the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and verification of financial records. The position will assist with researching, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting pronouncements and best practices that impact financial processes.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting software, particularly in report writing and analysis. Considerable knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents. Considerable knowledge of identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and methods to a variety of complex fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC based software packages, particularly Excel. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.

This role requires strict adherence to deadlines to ensure accurate, timely completion of reconciliations, schedules, financial reports, and compliance-related tasks. Position must effectively prioritize workloads and schedules, manage competing responsibilities, and maintain accuracy under strict time constraints. Meeting deadlines is critical for supporting organizational decision-making, external (Commonwealth) reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintaining trust and accountability with management.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable accounting and financial analysis experience. Strong experience reviewing financial transactions and report writing. Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some prior experience in higher education, government, non-profit and/or a large corporation.

Conditions of Employment

N/A

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03213

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 02/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

N/A

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Alternative Hiring Process

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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have experience as an accountant, financial analyst, and/or other related position providing advanced-level analysis and evaluation of financial data?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe any work experience with preparing financial information.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience analyzing and auditing accounts for accuracy.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Yellow Layoff Form

• Blue Layoff Card

• AHP Letter