Accounting Assistant — Campus Finance & Travel Support

westlibertyuniversity; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Wellness facilities

Job summary

West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting transactions and support the institution's financial activities. The role includes processing travel reimbursements, invoices, and P-card charges while ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.

The position requires 1–2 years of related experience or 2–3 years preferred, and basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Associates, vocational, or technical degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of related work experience required.
• 2–3 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with and responds to customers with routine questions or problems related to specific accounting functions. More complex issues may be referred to supervision.
• May work with regular vendors in placing and verifying orders and tracking invoices.
• Ensures transactions are administratively compliant with institutional policies using established guidelines and processes.
• Uses institutional financial System to process, code, and post routine accounting transactions such as travel reimbursements, invoices, check requests, P-card charges, etc.
• Totals and calculates cash, credit card and checks received. May make daily bank deposits and keeps accurate records of bank transactions.
• May process, code, and enter invoices and receipts for Accounts Payable transactions. Reviews A/P transactions for accuracy, contractual compliance (if applicable), and proper documentation. Research lost payments.
• Creates new vendor accounts or enter vendor updates in system.
• Audits, verifies, and processes travel expense reports, state contract agreements, and institutional rules/policies to ensure compliance and accurate travel reimbursement processing.
• Finds and researches inconsistencies in transactions and contacts departments/college for additional information.
• Receives, audits, and research P-card transactions based on the department budget and P-card limits. Research rejected charges due to budget errors.
• Audits wire transfers or inter-departmental expenditure transfers.
• Reviews and verifies charges/credits made to individual student accounts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Travel and events

Education

Associates degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting transactions and support the institution's financial activities. The role includes processing travel reimbursements, invoices, and P-card charges while ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.

The position requires 1–2 years of related experience or 2–3 years preferred, and basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel.