Senior Financial Analyst – Governmental Accounting, Institutional Accounting Reporting and Analysis
WVU Online
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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About the role
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisfinancial reportinggovernmental accounting standardsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)financial statement preparationfinancial project managementcomplex financial calculationsadvanced accounting guidancefootnote disclosuresfinancial operations
Soft Skills
professional judgmentcollaborationleadership support
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingMaster's degree in AccountingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)