Accountant II
Company:
Fairmont State University
Job Location:
Fairmont, West Virginia
Category:
Business and Financial Services
Type:
Full-Time
Type of Position: Staff - Full Time
Department: Accounting
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Accountant II supports the financial operations of Fairmont State University by performing various accounting, budget or audit tasks related to capital projects and fixed assets
Fixed Assets - Responsible for fixed asset process including but not limited to identifying, documenting, recording, reconciling, monitoring, and disposing of long-term physical assets, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, and software
Maintain the fixed assets subledger and complete postings related to gain or loss on disposal of fixed assets
Collaborate with Finance areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting of fixed assets and ensure the fixed asset subledger reconciles with the general ledger
Collaborate with the campus community to ensure all assets are physically tagged and any variances identified through the periodic asset tag inspections are identified and addressed
Capital/Campus Projects - Responsible for capital/campus project process including but not limited to setup and closeout of project, documenting, recording, reconciling, and monitoring the financial performance of long-term projects like infrastructure, construction, and capital improvements including grant funded projects
Maintain capital project funds and complete postings related to Construction in Process
Collaborate with Finance area, project managers, facilities and operation teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of capital/campus projects and ensure variances are identified and addressed
Post and process journal entries and adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including gathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accounting guidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks.
Post and process journal entries and adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including gathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accounting guidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks.
Other duties and projects as assigned
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related business field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
NA
Minimum Required Qualifications
1-3 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets, however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable which provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, abilities and capability to perform the essential functions of the job
High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, data sorting, and pivot tables)
Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with capital assets, projects or fund accounting
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB)
Experience with capital assets, project and/or fund accounting
Banner or wvOASIS experience
Requisition Number: 2027027SP
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 09/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11843
Department: Accounting
Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Accountant II supports the financial operations of Fairmont State University by performing various accounting, budget or audit tasks related to capital projects and fixed assets
Fixed Assets - Responsible for fixed asset process including but not limited to identifying, documenting, recording, reconciling, monitoring, and disposing of long-term physical assets, such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, and software
Maintain the fixed assets subledger and complete postings related to gain or loss on disposal of fixed assets
Collaborate with Finance areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting of fixed assets and ensure the fixed asset subledger reconciles with the general ledger
Collaborate with the campus community to ensure all assets are physically tagged and any variances identified through the periodic asset tag inspections are identified and addressed
Capital/Campus Projects - Responsible for capital/campus project process including but not limited to setup and closeout of project, documenting, recording, reconciling, and monitoring the financial performance of long-term projects like infrastructure, construction, and capital improvements including grant funded projects
Maintain capital project funds and complete postings related to Construction in Process
Collaborate with Finance area, project managers, facilities and operation teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of capital/campus projects and ensure variances are identified and addressed
Post and process journal entries and adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including gathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accounting guidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks.
Post and process journal entries and adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including gathering audit documentation and completing audit workpapers
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, fund accounting guidelines, and standard regulatory frameworks.
Other duties and projects as assigned
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related business field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
NA
Minimum Required Qualifications
1-3 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets, however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable which provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, abilities and capability to perform the essential functions of the job
High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, data sorting, and pivot tables)
Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with capital assets, projects or fund accounting
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB)
Experience with capital assets, project and/or fund accounting
Banner or wvOASIS experience
Requisition Number: 2027027SP
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: ASAP
Job Close Date: 09/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11843
