Accountant/Auditor 2

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employment benefits

Job summary

The State of West Virginia's Division of Administrative Services seeks an Accountant/Auditor 2 to support the financial administration of state and federal grants. This role operates under close supervision, focusing on accurate data handling and compliance with stringent standards.

Key duties include monthly review and authorization of fund distributions to sub-grantees, collaboration with criminal justice program specialists, and assisting in onboarding and training new accounting staff while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• One year of accounting, statutory accounting, or auditing experience.
• Graduate coursework in accounting may substitute 15 semester hours for one year of experience.
• Public Accountant certification may substitute for training/experience.
• Probationary appointment may be offered at agency discretion.
• Preference for Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial administration of state and federal grants.
• Monthly review, validation, and authorization of fund distributions to sub-grantees.
• Collaborate with criminal justice program specialists to resolve issues.
• Assist onboarding and training of new accounting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Graduate accounting coursework

Public Accountant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

WV Oasis system

Job description

Nature of Work The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is seeking a detail-oriented professional for the role of Accountant/Auditor 2. Operating under close supervision at the entry-level, you will primarily support the financial administration of state and federal grants. Your core focus will be the monthly review, validation, and authorization of fund distributions to sub-grantees, ensuring all transactions meet rigorous standards. To ensure seamless operations, the incumbent will frequently collaborate with criminal justice program specialists to proactively resolve any issues or deficiencies. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the onboarding and training of new accounting staff and performing other related duties as assigned.

We are looking for a candidate who has a solid working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles. Success requires exceptional organizational skills, with the proven ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a dynamic environment. Building strong working relationships is essential, so the candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills when engaging with internal staff, outside agencies, and the sub-grantees.

The role involves highly sensitive data, the administrator must exercise strict confidentiality regarding sub-grantee grant information and any associated personally identifiable information (PII). Technical proficiency is a key component of the daily workflow. The candidate must be skilled in using Microsoft Office and Google applications to manage administrative tasks. Importantly, the role requires the specific ability to confidently navigate, enter, and retrieve relevant financial data within the WV Oasis system.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and will be subject to a comprehensive criminal history records check. We will complete an extensive inquiry into job-related information to determine suitability for the position. This may include, but is not limited to, reviews of criminal records, driving records, past employment history, and education and training credentials. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or the subsequent discovery of disqualifying information will result in immediate denial of employment, regardless of when that information is discovered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work.
• Substitution 1: Graduate coursework in accounting may substitute at a rate of 15 semester hours for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Substitution 2: Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and required experience.
• NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

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