Accounting Specialist

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking an accounting professional to manage client finances and worker expenditures. The role involves reviewing financial records and preparing bank deposits, statements, and reports. Interactions with the State Auditor’s Office and fiduciary staff are expected.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience, with internal substitution options for current employees. Pay level 12 is noted for compensation guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent experience in clerical, accounting, budgeting, finance, or related fields.
• One year substitute by Office Associate or Secretary for internal applicants for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage client finances and worker expenditures.
• Review accounts, ledgers, invoices, and receipts for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare bank deposits and financial statements from records.
• Coordinate with State Auditor's Office, State Fiduciary Office, and other agencies.

Skills

Clerical experience

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Data reconciliation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Description

Under general supervision, performs complex accounting responsibilities related to client finances and worker expenditures. Must manage time-sensitive client finances related to foster children accounts, and billing assistance with clothing. Reviews accounts, ledgers, claims, invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or similar materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations. Prepares bank deposits and/or checks. Maintains and gathers data and prepares moderate to complex financial statements and reports from records maintained. Aid social service employees in reconciling their travel expenses and P-Card purchases. Must work closely with the State Auditor's office, State Fiduciary Office, Social Security Office, and state vendors.

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0511P05557

Gilmer County

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

Two (2) years of full time or equivalent part time clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or related experience.

Internal Applicants Only

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Office Associate or Secretary may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Information

Additional education may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

About The Organization

Established: 01/01/2024

Revised: 06/27/2025

Pay Level: 12