Grants Accounting & Audit Specialist

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

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