Financial Reporting Accountant

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

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About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant supports the University’s financial reporting, technical accounting, audit coordination, general accounting, and internal control activities. The role assists with preparing annual financial statements, disclosures, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), cash flow schedules, and audit documentation. It also helps evaluate new GASB guidance, maintain accounting policies and procedures, monitor compliance with reporting requirements, and support accurate and efficient financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the University’s annual financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits.
• Assist with preparing the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
• Prepare cash flow statement schedules and supporting analyses.
• Perform variance analyses and prepare explanations for significant financial statement fluctuations.
• Research and evaluate the impact of new GASB pronouncements and accounting guidance.
• Assist with implementation of accounting standards related to leases, SBITAs, pensions, OPEB, and other complex accounting topics.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and recommendations for management review.
• Assist with developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with reporting requirements from federal, state, accreditation, and governing agencies.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and lead sheets.
• Coordinate auditor requests among accounting staff and campus departments to ensure timely responses.
• Assist with implementing audit recommendations and process improvements.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support fixed asset, debt, lease, and other balance sheet accounting functions.
• Participate in special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in documenting and evaluating internal controls.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial reporting.
• Support efforts to improve data integrity and financial reporting accuracy.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and testing as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed