Lease Accountant I

WVU Medicine; United States; À distance; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System seeks a Lease Accounting Specialist to manage GAAP/ASC 842 lease accounting, new lease setup, month-end processing, and payments.

You will collaborate with department lease contacts, maintain lease software, and prepare analytical data for audits. Strong communication and spreadsheet skills are essential for accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting preferred.
• Strong data accuracy and analytical abilities.

Responsabilités

• Develop relationships with department lease contacts to coordinate financial controls.
• Evaluate lease processes to improve efficiency of daily accounting operations.
• Maintain lease data in lease software and meet month-end deadlines.
• Prepare analytical financial data for supervisors and audits.
• Assist with lease support documentation for budget and external audits.
• Ensure timely lease reviews, entries and payments.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

ASC 842 experience

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Formation

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

Description du poste

Performs a wide range of lease management related accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 842. Completes all aspects of new lease setup, initiates lease payments and provides lease documentation as needed during month-end, budget preparation and external audit. Provides lease guidance to lease contacts to ensure data accuracy.

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 AccountingorFinance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Prior experience with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842 or Lease Accounting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop strong relationship with Department lease contacts to help coordinate and monitor financial controls and accurate data in relation to lease processing according to lease guidelines.
2. Evaluate lease processes to maximize efficiency in the daily accounting operations. Ensure that internal control measures are being followed.
3. Maintain lease software 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.
4. Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by supervisor or department director/manager.
5. Assist in completing and compiling lease support documentation for budget and external audit purposes.
6. Ensure duties of lease management are completed accurately and timely including lease review, lease entry into lease management software and lease payments
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:

1. May need to sit during extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

689 SYSTEM Enterprise Treasury