(On-site) Assistant Accountant - Shared Services Center

West Virginia University

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is full time onsite with the Shared Services Center (SSC) Accounts Receivable team at One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV. This is a professional level position which is responsible for preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and modifying various revenue activities for West Virginia University, including regional campuses, and WVU Research Corporation. The primary purpose of this position is the development, monitoring, and control of systems necessary to provide the financial data required for accurately recording receipts in the University accounting system. The position is also responsible for coordinating revenue activities with WVU colleges, units and business offices, and regional campuses.
Responsibilities require a good working knowledge of the Oracle system as well as WVU policies and practices to communicate with outside agencies. This position interfaces with other University service units and the State Treasurer’s Office to facilitate the development and completion of these activities.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
Wellness programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, secretarial or technical training related to the position.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving:
• Ability to communicate well and work with a variety of constituencies
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Products with a high understanding of Excel
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications and strong internet skills.
• This level of education/work experience will provide the applicant with the knowledge of accounting principles and concepts along with the ability to reason and apply these concepts to differing situations within an institution.
• Strong computer experience including Microsoft Office suite. Must be proficient in Windows-based applications and have strong internet skills.
• Experience within accounting, finance, or related field should provide the applicant with the knowledge to perform the job.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge and ability to operate a computer with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and PDF documents because they are used extensively.
• Maintain the ability to type with speed and accuracy. Computerized accounting system including accepting, processing, and tracking large volumes of information
• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with associates, staff, and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
• Must have time management skills to organize work under pressure and recognize priority duties in high-risk situations.
• Strong listening skills to listen to others and effectively comprehend information.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Dependable; strives to be at work when scheduled

Nice To Haves

• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Work experience in College and University Accounting or banking is preferred
• Use of Salesforce CRM is preferred
• Preferred knowledge of universities financial system - Oracle MAP and Mountaineer Marketplace

Responsibilities

• Receiving and Preparing Checks for Deposit
• Check Deposits
• Daily Processing of Accounts Receivable Revenue
• Reporting and Interfaces
• wvOasis
• Grants
• Research & Corrections
• Other administrative duties as assigned, including supporting other activities within Accounts Receivable team.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level