Senior Financial Analyst – Governmental Accounting, Institutional Accounting Reporting and Analysis
Job Description:
• Responsible for key duties related to the preparation, analysis and external audits of the financial statements for West Virginia University
• Prepare and analyze the annual and interim financial statements
• Develop footnote disclosures and required supplementary information in accordance with governmental accounting standards
• Coordinate and complete annual external audits and mid-year reviews
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Provide advanced accounting guidance and support to various departments and auxiliary units
• Analyze complex agreements and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Manage the development and analysis of various financial reports for external agencies
• Perform financial-related projects and collaborate with leadership on financial planning
Requirements:
• A Bachelor‘s degree in Accounting is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial operations of a complex organization
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and software is required
• A Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Certified Public Accountant license will be considered when experience is less than five years
• In depth knowledge of accounting and financial reporting for state governments and public higher education
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong accounting experience and experience with the preparation of financial statements, including cash flow statements
• Advanced skills with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Excel and Word) and other accounting software and financial systems
• Strong mathematical skills necessary to perform complex financial calculations
• Must have the ability to apply sound professional judgment.
Benefits:
• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• Generous health insurance options
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
• Wellness programs
• Responsible for key duties related to the preparation, analysis and external audits of the financial statements for West Virginia University
• Prepare and analyze the annual and interim financial statements
• Develop footnote disclosures and required supplementary information in accordance with governmental accounting standards
• Coordinate and complete annual external audits and mid-year reviews
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Provide advanced accounting guidance and support to various departments and auxiliary units
• Analyze complex agreements and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Manage the development and analysis of various financial reports for external agencies
• Perform financial-related projects and collaborate with leadership on financial planning
Requirements:
• A Bachelor‘s degree in Accounting is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial operations of a complex organization
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and software is required
• A Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Certified Public Accountant license will be considered when experience is less than five years
• In depth knowledge of accounting and financial reporting for state governments and public higher education
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong accounting experience and experience with the preparation of financial statements, including cash flow statements
• Advanced skills with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Excel and Word) and other accounting software and financial systems
• Strong mathematical skills necessary to perform complex financial calculations
• Must have the ability to apply sound professional judgment.
Benefits:
• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
• Generous health insurance options
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
• Wellness programs