Accountant I

Job OpportunityThis 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.Minimum QualificationsEducation, Certification, and/or Licensure:1. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.Preferred QualificationsExperience:1. One (1) year of accounting or finance experience.Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Actively involved in the WVU Medicine budget process, including data entry and analysis.Assist in the completing and compiling financial support documentation for budgetIntegral part of evaluating financial processes and reports to maximize efficiency as well as the implementing the results of those evaluations.Develop and submit analytical financial data and information as needed to support the department leaders.Responsible for department reconciliations and analysis.Perform accounting related functions and submit accurate financial data during month-end process.Performs billing for various departments and responsible for accounts receivable reconciliations and analysis.Performs various productivity analysis and reporting.Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.Physical RequirementsThe 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.1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.Working EnvironmentThe 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.1. Office environment.Skills and Abilities1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.2. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software, with strong understanding of Excel.Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)Company: WMCH Weirton Medical CenterCost Center: 541 WMCH AccountingAddress: 601 Colliers Way Weirton West VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.