Assistant Accountant - Talent and Culture

West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Accountant within Talent and Culture.  

About the Opportunity

Time Collection Specialists in the WVU Talent and Culture provide guidance and support to WVU employees and other customers relating to keying of payroll funding lines, payroll lines adjustments, payroll edit functions and time card review and support. Responsible for assisting WVU central units, such as Division of Finance, to maintain consistency and supporting policies and procedures created by these central units.

What we’re looking for:

You are excited about building relationships across all levels of the organization. Some of your strengths are excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You take pride in your ability to organize, plan, and execute on requests from leaders in the organization. You strive to provide great customer service.

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)
• 15 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

• Advises and provides payroll support for WVU colleges, schools and units.
• Collaborates with and supports the Payroll Unit in the Division of Finance.
• Collaborates with members of the Work Force Administration area of SSC after an employee is onboarded to confirm set up and resolve any outstanding questions
• Oversees and corrects timecard submissions in MyTime for all academic and non-academic departments
• Follows up with supervisors when time cards are incorrect or not entered.
• Reviews timecards to ensure the proper number of hours have not been exceeded (students, part-time, etc.)
• Sets up or changes labor distribution lines
• Reviews use of leave and confirms that it is accurate. Works with Work Force Administration and units in Talent and Culture to work through leave challenges.
• Review of other time reported (CTO, OT, etc.)
• Key labor distribution adjustments into MAP
• Created fringe adjustments in accordance with LDAs completed
• Ensures pay amounts are correct prior to processing time on the bi-weekly schedule
• Provides guidance in using systems
• Resolves problems when customers need support with financial transactions
• Collaborate with other team members and the manager to maintain up to date procedures for the unit as technology and other work continues to change
• Maintain an understanding on use of the knowledgebase and how to obtain answers from it
• Maintain an understanding of the Board of Governors rules and other departmental WVU policies
• Other administrative duties as assigned, including supporting other activities within the Financial Management area of the SSC

Pay Grade: 15

• Bachelor’s degree in business, secretarial or technical training related to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving:
  • Must be able to communicate well and work with a variety of constituencies.
  • Strong computer experience including Microsoft office
  • Must be proficient in Windows-based applications and have strong internet skills
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Listens to others and effectively comprehends information
• High degree of integrity, ethical practices, tact and ability to be direct and influence others while remaining diplomatic
• Ability to read and understand procedures
• Dependable; strives to be at work when scheduled
• Resourceful; able to search for accurate answers
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to learn and utilize technology, such as Mountaineer Marketplace and MyExpense

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.