Lead Corporate Accountant – Property Management

WVU Online

. Lead the Property Management unit and University in developing, monitoring, modifying, and controlling systems for financial data compliance .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, property management systems, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and capable of performing complex financial analyses and reporting.

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Financial Operations ManagementGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Fixed Asset Accounting Module ImplementationComplex Financial CalculationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Hard Skills

Financial Data ComplianceProperty Management SystemsAutomated Double-Entry AccountingFinancial ReportingData Extraction ProgrammingFund Accounting ProceduresAnalytical Information ManipulationFinancial CalculationsRegulatory Guidelines InterpretationProperty Accounting Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Financial Accounting SoftwareSpreadsheet ApplicationsDatabase ApplicationsWord Processing SoftwareAccounting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Research Administrator

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsProperty ManagementFederal ComplianceGovernmental Accounting Standards BoardFinancial Accounting Standards Board

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Property Management unit and University in developing, monitoring, modifying, and controlling systems for financial data compliance
Coordinate, develop, and apply property-management systems, policies, and procedures
Design and code programs to extract data from Accounts Payable, Grants, Fixed Asset, and General Ledger modules
Research transactions and ensure asset transactions are properly posted and reconciled
Maintain knowledge of financial and human-resources system modules and their integration
Lead design and implementation of the core Fixed Asset accounting module, including setup tables, lookup values, and auto-accounting rules
Lead testing and implementation of new functionality and modifications in the Fixed Asset Module
Lead financial-system upgrade testing involving Fixed Asset Module tables and functionality
Troubleshoot and resolve module issues with Financial Systems functional analysts
Conduct annual assessments of Property Management policies, procedures, and systems for federal compliance
Manage and reconcile the University’s Fixed Asset System
Prepare, analyze, and record year-end Property Management entries
Analyze and report Property Management activity to sponsored award agencies, including the Office of Naval Research
Serve as liaison with external agencies, auditors, and consultants regarding property accounting and management
Coordinate campus-wide self-reported physical inventories
Develop methodologies for property accounting reports and special projects
Train University personnel and faculty on property management requirements
Report and advise senior management on Property Management concerns and discrepancies
Carry out special projects and provide backup for other unit positions
Participate in limited evening and weekend work as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations of a complex organization
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
High-level analytical and critical thinking abilities, organizational and time management skills, and problem-solving skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Comprehensive knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting procedures and regulations
Understanding of automated double-entry accounting systems
Ability to manipulate accounting systems to provide standard and analytical information
Ability to perform complex financial calculations, including financial ratios, statistical analyses, and trend analyses
Oral and written communication skills for explaining complex guidelines, justifying recommendations, and interacting with regulatory agencies and auditors
Ability to organize information, perform financial calculations, draw logical conclusions, and prepare financial reports, analyses, and summaries
Ability to interpret, apply, and implement federal, state, university, and professional guidelines
Proficiency with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications software
Ability to create sophisticated applications using software packages
Ability to use a high-level computer language and write reports/queries to extract accounting-system data
Ability to maintain institutional attendance and punctuality standards
Ability to foster cooperation and exercise professional judgment in new or unusual situations
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Preferred: Master’s degree
Preferred/desirable: advanced graduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance and/or CPA designation
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Research Administrator will be given preference

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs
Job-related continuing education seminars and workshops
In-state and out-of-state travel for continuing education