Director, Accounting Services: Lead Payments & Compliance

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Bureau for Family Assistance seeks a Director of Accounting Services to lead the Accounting Services team in the Finance Division, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, travel reimbursements, and P-card reconciliations while ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include establishing SOPs, supporting GAAP year-end reporting, and coordinating with the annual single audit. Strong supervisory and regulatory experience at the state level are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in the area of assignment.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in the area of assignment.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within state financial systems (wvOASIS and PATH).
• Review and audit payment entries, travel reimbursement requests, P-card transactions, refunds, and field transactions for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage routine financial workflows including county office deposits, grant refund payments, as well as invoicing and payment processing.
• Assist with the annual GAAP year-end reporting process and monitoring financial compliance for MOUs.
• Direct unit operations, including personnel duties such as approving leave and timecards, assigning workloads, conducting EPAs, providing staff training, and overseeing the hiring process for vacancies within the unit.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs for the accounting unit to maintain stable operational workflows.
• Coordinate the Bureau's participation in the annual single audit by assigning payment sample requests to staff, gathering backup documentation, and monitoring progress to meet audit deadlines.
• Serve as a liaison and point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding payment processing for the Bureau.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Supervisory experience

P-card reconciliation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

wvOASIS

PATH

Job description

The Bureau for Family Assistance seeks a Director of Accounting Services to lead the Accounting Services team in the Finance Division, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, travel reimbursements, and P-card reconciliations while ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include establishing SOPs, supporting GAAP year-end reporting, and coordinating with the annual single audit. Strong supervisory and regulatory experience at the state level are required.