Accountant II

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University seeks an Accountant II to support financial operations with a focus on fixed assets and capital projects. You will identify, document, record, reconcile, and dispose of long-term assets, while maintaining subledgers and ensuring alignment with the general ledger.

Additionally, you will post journal entries, assist with month-end and year-end close processes, and gather audit documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Budgets or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, sorting, and pivots.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed assets subledger, asset tagging, and disposals.
• Post journal entries and adjustments; assist month-end/year-end closes.
• Support audit workpapers and maintain policy compliance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Banner or WV-OASIS

Job description

Accountant II

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant II supports the financial operations of FairmontState University by performing various accounting, budget or audittasks related to capital projects and fixed assets Fixed Assets – Responsible for fixed asset process including butnot limited to identifying, documenting, recording, reconciling,monitoring,and disposing of long-term physical assets, such asbuildings, vehicles, equipment, and software Maintain the fixed assets subledger and complete postings relatedto gain or loss on disposal of fixed assets Collaborate with Finance areas to ensure timely and accuratereporting of fixed assets and ensure the fixed asset subledgerreconciles with the general ledger Collaborate with the campus community to ensure all assets arephysically tagged and any variances identified through the periodicasset tag inspections are identified and addressed Capital/Campus Projects – Responsible for capital/campus projectprocess including but not limited to setup and closeout of project,documenting, recording, reconciling, and monitoring the financialperformance of long-term projects like infrastructure,construction, and capital improvements including grant fundedprojects Maintain capital project funds and complete postings related toConstruction in Process Collaborate with Finance area, project managers, facilities andoperation teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting ofcapital/campus projects and ensure variances are identified andaddressed Post and process journal entries and adjustments Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, includinggathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accountingguidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks. Post and process journal entries and adjustments Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, includinggathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accountingguidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks. Other duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administrationor a related business field (or equivalent combination of educationand experience).

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

NA

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets,however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experienceis acceptable which provides an applicant with the listedknowledge, skills, abilities and capability to perform theessential functions of the job
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbalcommunication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, datasorting, and pivot tables)
• Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capital assets, projects or fund accounting
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )and Governmental Accounting Standard Board ( GASB )
• Experience with capital assets, project and/or fundaccounting
• Banner or wvOASIS experience

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Type of Position

Staff - Full Time

F.T.E.

1.00

Appointment Length

July - June (12 mo)