Grant Accounting & Audit Specialist

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is seeking an Accountant/Auditor 3 to oversee the financial administration of federal and state grants. Under general supervision, you will review fund distributions to sub-grantees and work with criminal justice program specialists to resolve issues.

You will also back up grant withdrawals/deposits and help onboard accounting staff. Strong knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards, excellent organization, and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work.
• Substitutions: Master's degree may substitute for the required experience; CPA may substitute for training and required experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly review, validation, and authorization of grant distributions to sub-grantees.
• Collaborate with criminal justice program specialists to resolve issues or deficiencies.
• Serve as a backup for grant withdrawals and deposits and assist onboarding of new accounting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Governmental accounting

Auditing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting hours

Master's degree in accounting may substitute for experience

CPA certification may substitute for training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is seeking an Accountant/Auditor 3 to oversee the financial administration of federal and state grants. Under general supervision, you will review fund distributions to sub-grantees and work with criminal justice program specialists to resolve issues.

You will also back up grant withdrawals/deposits and help onboard accounting staff. Strong knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards, excellent organization, and clear