Accountant II

Accountant II Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities The Accountant II supports the financial operations of FairmontState University by performing various accounting, budget or audittasks related to capital projects and fixed assets Fixed Assets – Responsible for fixed asset process including butnot limited to identifying, documenting, recording, reconciling,monitoring,and disposing of long-term physical assets, such asbuildings, vehicles, equipment, and software Maintain the fixed assets subledger and complete postings relatedto gain or loss on disposal of fixed assets Collaborate with Finance areas to ensure timely and accuratereporting of fixed assets and ensure the fixed asset subledgerreconciles with the general ledger Collaborate with the campus community to ensure all assets arephysically tagged and any variances identified through the periodicasset tag inspections are identified and addressed Capital/Campus Projects – Responsible for capital/campus projectprocess including but not limited to setup and closeout of project,documenting, recording, reconciling, and monitoring the financialperformance of long-term projects like infrastructure,construction, and capital improvements including grant fundedprojects Maintain capital project funds and complete postings related toConstruction in Process Collaborate with Finance area, project managers, facilities andoperation teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting ofcapital/campus projects and ensure variances are identified andaddressed Post and process journal entries and adjustments Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, includinggathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accountingguidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks. Post and process journal entries and adjustments Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, includinggathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accountingguidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks. Other duties and projects as assigned Minimum Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administrationor a related business field (or equivalent combination of educationand experience). Required Licenses and/or Certifications NA Minimum Required Qualifications 1-3 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets,however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experienceis acceptable which provides an applicant with the listedknowledge, skills, abilities and capability to perform theessential functions of the job High attention to detail and strong written and verbalcommunication skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, datasorting, and pivot tables) Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality Preferred Qualifications Experience with capital assets, projects or fund accounting Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )and Governmental Accounting Standard Board ( GASB ) Experience with capital assets, project and/or fundaccounting Banner or wvOASIS experience Benefits Eligible Yes Type of Position Staff - Full Time F.T.E. 1.00 Appointment Length July - June (12 mo) #J-18808-Ljbffr