Lease Accounting Specialist (ASC 842) - Month-End

WVU Medicine; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Lease Accounting Specialist to manage GAAP/ASC 842 lease activities, including new lease setup, month-end processing and payments, and audit support.

You will build relationships with department lease contacts, monitor data accuracy, and maintain lease software for timely reporting. The role also involves preparing analytical financial data for budgets and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, or business admin with accounting/finance concentration.
• Experience with GAAP/ASC 842 lease accounting preferred.
• Strong data accuracy and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Department lease contacts to coordinate financial controls and data accuracy.
• Evaluate lease processes to maximize efficiency in daily accounting operations and ensure internal controls.
• Maintain lease software and submit accurate month-end data by deadlines; communicate variances.
• Prepare analytical financial data as needed for supervisors or department directors.
• Assist in compiling lease support documentation for budgets and external audits.
• Ensure lease management duties are completed accurately including payments and entries.
• Participate in educational opportunities to enhance relevant skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and support quality initiatives.
• Contribute to performance improvement and ongoing process optimization.

Skills

Lease accounting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

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

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Lease Accounting Specialist to manage GAAP/ASC 842 lease activities, including new lease setup, month-end processing and payments, and audit support.

You will build relationships with department lease contacts, monitor data accuracy, and maintain lease software for timely reporting. The role also involves preparing analytical financial data for budgets and external audits.