School Finance Accountant

West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Education seeks a Professional Accountant to support financial accounting for the Board, including accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, benefits, and fixed assets.

The candidate should hold a CPA, MA, or BA in Accounting or related field with at least 24 accounting hours, strong budgeting and computer skills (Microsoft Office, WVEIS), and a record of reliability. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Possess CPA, MA, or BA in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting or other related Business area.
• Need 24 hours in Accounting Courses.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of preparation and management of budgets.
• Computer and technology skills to include competency in programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, WVEIS and other computer programs.
• Excellent previous evaluations, attendance, punctuality and references.
• Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state and local laws and policies.
• Skill in practice of good public relations with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff members and the general public.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Treasurer, the Professional Accountant works with financial accounting functions of the Board including but not limited to accounts payable, benefits, purchasing, payroll, accounts receivable and fixed assets.
• Gain a working computer knowledge that includes but not limited to Employee Management System (payroll system), Financial Management System (accounts payable and accounts receivable) and Human Resource Management System on WVEIS and the accounting program used by the individual schools.
• Gain a working knowledge of WVDE Purchasing Policies for purchasing responsibilities.
• Assist in developing improved financial accounting procedures for the various programs in the county.
• Assist in the audits and reconciliations of the individual schools and/or assist independent auditors with audits of the county and individual schools.
• Assist in all aspects of purchasing card procedures.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and annual financial statements.
• Assist in monthly closing and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist in preparation of the first and second month certified list.
• Assist in the training of new personnel on accounting related procedures.
• Attend local and state meetings as requested.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the superintendent or immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.
• Monitor the Workers Compensation claims, medical leave and/or Family Medical Leave Act
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPA

MA or BA in Accounting

Budgeting

Written and oral instructions

Microsoft Office

WVEIS

Public relations

Compliance

Education

CPA

BA in Accounting or Business Administration

MA in Accounting

24 accounting hours

Tools

WVEIS

Microsoft Office

Payroll system

Financial Management System

Job description

The West Virginia Department of Education seeks a Professional Accountant to support financial accounting for the Board, including accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, benefits, and fixed assets.

The candidate should hold a CPA, MA, or BA in Accounting or related field with at least 24 accounting hours, strong budgeting and computer skills (Microsoft Office, WVEIS), and a record of reliability. Background checks are required.