Accountant I

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Performs a wide range of professional accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to support the month-end financial statement process of WVUH. Completes documentation and schedules during month-end, budget preparation and external audit. Provides financial guidance to department managers to help control costs and provide hospital-wide efficiencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance OR Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Business Management with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The 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.

1. Develop strong relationship with Department managers to help coordinate and monitor financial controls over the hospital’s cost centers according to approved budget guidelines.

2. Evaluate financial processes to maximize efficiency in the daily accounting operations. Ensure that internal control measures are being followed.

3. Maintain general ledger in order to complete and submit accurate financial data during month-end process according to predetermined deadlines. Investigate and communicate variance issues to supervisor/manager of the department and Controller.

4. Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by supervisor or department director/manager.

5. Assist in completing and compiling financial support documentation for budget and external audit purposes.

6. Ensure duties of any specialty focus (i.e., Fixed Assets, Non-patient Accounts Receivable, Cash reconciliations etc.) are completed accurately and timely.

7. Participate in educational opportunities as provided by the hospital to enhance skill related abilities.

8. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

9. Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The 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. May need to sit during extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The 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. Normal office environment.

SKILLS & ABILILTIES:

1. Ability to work with computers and spreadsheet software.

2. Strong verbal and written communication skills; analytical and interpretive skills preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

541 WVUH Accounting

Address:

Morgantown WV

Core

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.