Working Title: General Ledger Accountant

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: University Advancement Unit

Department: 400310 - JMU Foundation, Inc.

Pay Band: 5

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $58,000 - $60,000 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 05/16/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

The General Ledger Accountant will maintain the Foundation's general ledger by professionally applying accounting principles and practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, industry guidelines, current law, and Foundation policies and procedures. The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining and reconciling financial records on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial data in the Foundation's accounting system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting Duties - Perform monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of general ledger accounts. This includes but is not limited to maintaining and updating subsidiary ledgers and accounting schedules, preparing and posting journal entries for general ledger transactions, ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls, assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, and compiling and preparing financial information for a variety of internal management and external use reports

Annual Tax Reporting - Assist in the preparation of the Foundation's annual information and tax returns (Form 990, Form 990-T, Form 1099-NEC, Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-R, Form W-2).

Audit Assistance - Assist in the preparation for and conduct of the Foundation's independent audit, including but not limited to, confirmation preparation, year-end schedules preparation, variance analysis, and financial statement footnote preparation.

Other Duties - Assist in communications and meeting preparation for the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Advanced training in accounting or a related field and/or equivalent experience directly related to professional accounting, auditing, or preparing audited financial statements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) .
• Demonstrated proficiency in automated accounting/financial systems and Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to work independently to gather, analyze, summarize and interpret financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are needed to interact with various constituents.

Additional Considerations:

• CPA or CPA eligible.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge and experience working with relational databases.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.