GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the financial administration of assigned Federal, State, and private grants, and to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the Grantor. Also conduct certain research, analysis, development, and summarization of financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill in developing detailed documentation in communicating financial information and results; ability to apply appropriate commercial law knowledge in the review of contractual agreements; communication skills in relaying financial information to federal, state, and local agencies with tact and diplomacy; ability to comprehend and apply microcomputer languages and software packages to complex tasks; ability to provide guidance to accounts payable and payroll staff and departments and schools in school finance guidelines, policies, and procedures; requires attention to detail and people skills to deal with the constant questions regarding grants, accounting from various departments, agencies, and the Virginia Department of Education.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in accounting from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) or Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred. Experience in supervising professional and Paraprofessional employees. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.

If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.

Job Posting Link https://www.vbschools.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Employment/Apply%20Now/Resources/Job%20titles/Accountant-prin.pdf

Salary Range:
From/To

Unified Experience-Based Step Pay Scale: Grade 19

Salary will be based on creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry Level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of the Employment Verification Forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a letter of interest and a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

All applicants must complete the General Employment History section of the online application and include each of your supervisors for the specific positions held.

The minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor for a position you held in this field. Relatives are not eligible to serve as a reference for you for employment purposes.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.