Lease Accountant I

WVU Medicine is seeking a Lease Accountant I to perform lease management accounting in accordance with GAAP and ASC 842. The role handles new lease setup, lease payments, lease documentation, financial data accuracy, month-end activities, budgeting, and external audit support.

What you'll do:

• 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
• Evaluate lease processes to maximize efficiency in the daily accounting operations. Ensure that internal control measures are being followed
• 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
• Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by supervisor or department director/manager
• Assist in completing and compiling lease support documentation for budget and external audit purposes
• Ensure duties of lease management are completed accurately and timely including lease review, lease entry into lease management software and lease payments
• Participate in educational opportunities as provided by the hospital to enhance skill related abilities
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance OR Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Business Management with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to work with computers and spreadsheet software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842 or Lease Accounting
• Analytical and interpretive skills

Benefits:

• Remote work arrangement
• Educational opportunities provided by the hospital to enhance skill-related abilities