NOVA Parks is seeking a part-time ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE to join our team. The Accounting Specialist will perform accounting for Accounts Receivable, consolidating data from various Point of Sale (POS) systems into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Microsoft Dynamics GP, with data from across 37 regional parks. This position will perform daily accounting and reconciliation of revenue, deposits, and custodial taxes and entry into the general ledger.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for recording, reconciling, and monitoring daily revenue and cash receipt activity from multiple POS systems. This position prepares and posts journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to accurately record cash, checks, credit card payments, refunds, use of credits, and chargebacks to the appropriate general ledger accounts. The Accounting Specialist ensures POS reporting, merchant processor settlements, and bank deposits are properly reconciled and that timing differences are identified and resolved. The position supports accurate financial reporting by maintaining detailed documentation, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closing activities while ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.

The successful candidate will be an accountant with an understanding of debits, credits, and financial statements and data management with experience in using electronic accounting software who exhibits a strong attention to detail, organization skills, including ability to prioritize, communicate, and multitask, while working efficiently under deadlines.

Hourly Rate: $30.13

15-20 Hours per Week

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and provide a current resume by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Education: Graduation from an accredited college/university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, accounting systems, business administration, or a related field.

Experience: Three years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education or experience which provides:

• Progressive responsibility for accounting, preferably in general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, cash receipts, or revenue accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Experience working with POS systems, merchant card processors, or high-volume transaction environments.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience using accounting systems and modules, such as Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Sage, OpenGov, Tyler, etc.
  

Accounting Skills:

Duties and responsibilities are designed to be the essential elements of the job. They do not preclude the performance of related, or even unrelated, jobs which may be necessary to properly and efficiently complete all work assignments. NOVA Parks reserves the right to amend job specifications to meet current needs.

Benefits: This position does not offer benefits.

It is the policy of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-352-5900 and ask for Human Resources for assistance or send an e-mail to HR@nvrpa.org.