Pension Finance Accountant & Operations Specialist

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipal Pensions Oversight Board (MPOB) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, seeks an Accountant/Operations Specialist to direct fiscal management for 31 municipal policemen’s and 22 municipal firemen’s pension and relief funds. You’ll oversee revenues, expenditures, audits, and asset management using QuickBooks and wvOASIS.

Ideal candidates have a public finance background, strong analytical and communication skills, and at least four years of related government accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting; or in public administration, public finance, mathematics or economics; and at least four years of full-time experience in fiscal management, budget preparation, and revenue projections including work experience with a governmental agency working within the accounting function for the agency or governmental unit, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate study may substitute for one or more years of experience.
• Experience working with QuickBooks is desired. Knowledge of the State of WV’s accounting system, wvOASIS, is a plus.
• Applicants must verify all post-high school education (diplomas, degrees, etc.). Training, or licensure earned pertaining to this position. Verification may only be in the form of a copy of OFFICIAL transcripts or diploma(s) and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Systems: Utilize QuickBooks and wvOASIS to process revenues and expenditures, invest funds, and manage the agency’s fixed asset inventory.
• Auditing & Analysis: Conduct complex financial audits, investigate fund revenues and expenditures, analyze complex financial data, and prepare detailed appropriation requests and expenditure schedules.
• P-Card Coordination: Serve as the agency’s Purchasing Card Coordinator, ensuring full compliance with State Auditor’s Office P-Card policies and performing quarterly audits and internal reviews.
• Strategic Support: Develop agency policies and procedures while providing key consultative guidance to the Deputy Director and Executive Director on special projects and statutory requirements (including WV Code 8-22-16 through 28a et seq.).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Budgeting/projections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (accounting) / public administration / public finance / mathematics / economics

Tools

QuickBooks

wvOASIS

Job description

The Municipal Pensions Oversight Board (MPOB) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, seeks an Accountant/Operations Specialist to direct fiscal management for 31 municipal policemen’s and 22 municipal firemen’s pension and relief funds. You’ll oversee revenues, expenditures, audits, and asset management using QuickBooks and wvOASIS.

Ideal candidates have a public finance background, strong analytical and communication skills, and at least four years of related government accounting experience.