Cash Accountant

Title: Cash Accountant

Application Review Date: 04/27/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Cash Accountant prepares all monthly bank reconciliations and receivables reconciliations. The position enters and reviews journal entries for University departments. The position also assists with the annual financial statement process and other annual and quarterly reporting related to cash and receivables information.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of banking practices and generally accepted accounting principles, demonstrated analytical skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with automated accounting systems and spreadsheet/word processing software (MS Office preferred), with a preference for experience in bank reconciliation procedures in a business environment.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, flexible schedule available around core hours.

Employee Classification: Financial Svcs Spec I

Department: Fin Reporting/Gen Accounting

Salary: $44,192 - $57,000, depending on experience

Department Contact Name: Elizabeth Ratcliffe

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5942

Department Contact Email: eratcliffe@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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