Accountant Senior

This position is within the Office of Fiscal Affairs. Job duties: Preparation of the Universitys Appropriation Request, Budget, and Expenditure Schedule; Development of financial reporting methods, and examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records and financial information for the preparation of the Universitys financial statements; Examining budget versus actuals by department and reporting findings of overspending; Meet with Budget Managers within University staff to monitor and track expenses versus budget; Analyze payroll information and maintain an up-to-date salary and benefits database and employment report for internal use and decision making; Reviews expenditures and revenues of federal and private grants and contracts; Provides analysis and resourcefulness with data and historical information for the Universitys annual financial audit and other audits, as needed; Reviews, prepares, and analyzes large data sets used for reporting and research; Managing and invoicing of Student Third Party vendors and other invoicing as needed; Answer telephone calls and/or emails from students, parents and staff members; Managing and invoicing of payroll reimbursements; Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President and/or Assistant Vice President of Business and Finance. Requirements: Bachelors degree, or foreign equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field. 18 months experience as an Accountant or in any occupation where the required experience is acquired. FT. Jobsite: West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Avenue, 301 Ferrell Hall, Institute, WV 25112.