Entry-Level Accountant & Grants Auditor – Training

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is seeking an entry-level Accountant/Auditor 1 to begin a career in government accounting. Under supervision you will train to manage federal and state grants, review and authorize fund distributions to sub-grantees, and work with program specialists to resolve issues while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive data.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is required, and applicants must have a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Entry-level government accounting training with on-the-job development.

Responsibilities

• Learn monthly review, validation and authorization of fund distributions to sub-grantees.
• Collaborate with criminal justice program specialists to resolve issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of sub-grantee grant information and PII.
• Use Microsoft Office and Google apps for daily tasks.
• Complete background checks and driver license verification as part of the process.

Skills

Accounting basics

Auditing basics

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours

CPA substitution option

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is seeking an entry-level Accountant/Auditor 1 to begin a career in government accounting. Under supervision you will train to manage federal and state grants, review and authorize fund distributions to sub-grantees, and work with program specialists to resolve issues while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive data.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is required, and applicants must have a valid driver’s