Posting Summary
Rappahannock Community College invites you to apply for our Accounting Administrative Specialist opening. This is a full-time, classified staff position. RCC has an excellent benefits package, and the anticipated hiring range is commensurate with experience, but not less than $45,000. This position will be located at the Glenns campus.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Senior Accountant, process routine invoices for local funds and federal checks and reconcile financial records.
* Process purchases for various departments, including use of the small purchasing charge card within state compliance.
* Assist end-users with travel reimbursements and ensure invoices are cleared for payment processing.
* Monitor budget balances and related transactions in support of accountants or administrators, including making routine account adjustments for variances.
* Identify, tag, record and update all college inventory records, including Equipment Trust Funds; ensure inventory is fully identified at least every two years.
* Process manual check requests and complete other duties as assigned.
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
* Work experience in or knowledge of accounting, accounts payable, procurement and inventory.
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, Word, and Adobe.
* Ability to learn to make adjustments to financial data.
Additional Considerations
* Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
* Knowledge of cash management principles and procedures.
* Proficiency in PeopleSoft (Oracle) or other financial applications.
* Experience with State computer applications and systems.
Operational Details
* Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes
* Supervises Employees: No
* Required Travel: May be required to travel between campuses.
* Posting Number: CLS_4279P
* Recruitment Type: General Public - G
* Number of Vacancies: 1
* Job Open Date: 02/02/2026
* Job Close Date: 02/16/2026
* Agency Website: www.rappahannock.edu
* Contact Email: jobs@rappahannock.edu
Required Fields and Application Instructions
* * Please describe your experience as it relates to this position. (Open Ended Question)
* * Computer skills for this position include the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level. Please describe your skills in these areas. (Open Ended Question)
* * This position requires demonstrated ability to work under pressure and multi-task; strong customer service skills; as well as effective communication skills with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Please describe your experience in these areas. (Open Ended Question)
Additional Information
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/
EEO and Compliance
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 ( ADA and ADAAA ), 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.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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