(Hybrid) Corporate Accountant Lead - Financial Projects and Compliance

Corporate Accountant Lead

The Department of Financial Projects & Compliance at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Corporate Accountant Lead. This position will be primarily remote but will require occasional on-campus activities for meetings, inventory duties / issues, external audits, etc. At WVU, our central finance team plays a pivotal role in our success. The Corporate Accountant Lead serves WVU and regional campuses, with direct impact on fixed asset accounting, property management, and financial reporting across the University. From preparing complex accounting entries and reconciliations to explaining financial results to auditors and sponsor agencies, your work ensures institutional compliance while supporting the University's mission. You'll also provide training and functional guidance across Finance, Shared Services, and academic units. Professional development for you includes exposure to WVU's transformation to Workday, as well as job-related continuing education (on computing, fund accounting, NASA property reporting training, Federal Regulations, etc.) through both in-state and out-of-state travel. 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) 24 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% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Wellness programs What You'll Do Lead Property Management : Develop, coordinate, and implement systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and University property management regulations. Provide in-depth analyses, identify trends, and recommend policies and procedures. Manage Financial Systems Integration : Leads the design, coding, and implementation of financial system integrations-including the Fixed Asset accounting module-to ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and compliance with GAAP, University, State, and Federal standards. Maintains expertise across modules (general ledger, grants, payroll, AP, procurement, etc.) and develops system rules that directly impact institutional policy. Leads testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Ensure Compliance and Audit Readiness : Conduct annual assessments of WVU's property management practices. Serve as liaison to external auditors, agencies, and consultants, providing explanations, defending practices, and responding to audit findings with policy updates as needed. Prepare and Analyze Reports : Manage and reconcile the University's Fixed Asset System, prepare year-end property management entries, and produce reports for sponsored awards agencies including the...

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.