Financial Reporting Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of the University’s annual financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits.
• Assist with the preparation of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
• Prepare cash flow statement schedules and supporting analyses.
• Perform variance analyses and prepare supporting explanations for significant financial statement fluctuations.

Technical Accounting and Compliance* Research and evaluate the impact of new GASB pronouncements and accounting guidance.

• Assist with implementation of accounting standards related to leases, subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs), pensions, OPEB, and other complex accounting topics.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and recommendations for management review.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with reporting requirements from federal, state, accreditation, and governing agencies.

Audit Coordination* Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and lead sheets.

• Coordinate requests among accounting staff and campus departments to ensure timely response to auditors.
• Assist with implementation of audit recommendations and process improvements.

General Accounting* Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support fixed asset, debt, lease, and other balance sheet accounting functions.
• Participate in special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement* Assist in documenting and evaluating internal controls.

• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial reporting.
• Support efforts to improve data integrity and financial reporting accuracy.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and testing efforts as needed.

Salary Range $52,105-$67,736; Salary may be increased based off education, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time

Work Location MU - Marshall University Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including experience in financial reporting, account analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining CPA certification.
• Experience Experience in higher education, governmental, nonprofit, or public accounting.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and external audits.
• Experience applying GAAP and/or GASB accounting standards.
• Experience with Banner Finance, Argos, or similar financial reporting systems.
• Experience with accounting for capital assets, debt, leases, grants, pensions, and OPEB.
• Posting Detail Information Posting Number MU1304E Open Date 11/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary