Accountant I

About the role

This position performs a wide range of financial functions to support WVU Medicine and the budget process. This position performs departmental analysis and reconciliations, billing, accounts receivable analysis, related contract maintenance for department services, and performs various productivity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in the WVU Medicine budget process, including data entry and analysis.
• Aid in the completion and compilation of financial support documentation for budget.
• Participate in evaluating financial processes and reports to maximize efficiency and implement the results of those evaluations.
• Create and submit analytical financial data and information as needed to support department leaders.
• Responsible for department reconciliations and analysis.
• Perform accounting-related functions and submit accurate financial data during the month-end process.
• Handle billing for various departments and ensure accounts receivable reconciliations and analyses.
• Conduct various productivity analyses and reporting.
• Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• One (1) year of accounting or finance experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of computer databases and spreadsheet software.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment.

Pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule

Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America

Benefits

Not specified