(Hybrid) Corporate Accountant Lead - Financial Projects and Compliance

Description

The Department of Financial Projects & Compliance at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Corporate Accountant Lead. This position will be primarily remote but will require occasional on-campus activities for meetings, inventory duties / issues, external audits, etc.

About the Opportunity

At WVU, our central finance team plays a pivotal role in our success. The Corporate Accountant Lead serves WVU and regional campuses, with direct impact on fixed asset accounting, property management, and financial reporting across the University. From preparing complex accounting entries and reconciliations to explaining financial results to auditors and sponsor agencies, your work ensures institutional compliance while supporting the University's mission. You'll also provide training and functional guidance across Finance, Shared Services, and academic units. Professional development for you includes exposure to WVU's transformation to Workday, as well as job-related continuing education (on computing, fund accounting, NASA property reporting training, Federal Regulations, etc.) through both in-state and out-of-state travel.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service ( employee leave )
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Research Administrator designations

Prior experience with advanced financial systems software

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

: Sep 23, 2025

Posting Classification : Non-Classified

Exemption Status : Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

: Full-time