Senior Accountant

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Health coverage

Retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services in Kanawha County seeks a Senior Accountant to perform advanced professional accounting work, lead budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports transparency and accountability of public funds and collaborates with multiple divisions and programs.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and proficiency with Google platform products to analyze expenditures and fund

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in professional accounting or auditing work.
• Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the two (2) years of the required experience.
• Internal Applicants Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Accountant may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of complex financial reports and government budgets.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and local financial regulations.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Coordinate audit processes and internal control improvements.
• Provide mentorship and direction to accounting staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to support long-term financial planning and public accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Auditing

Communication

Google platform products

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

General Description

Shape the Financial Future of Public Service! Are you a numbers expert ready to make a difference in your community? We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This position performs advanced professional accounting work and provides leadership in the areas of budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, and fiscal management. The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local financial regulations and supports the transparency and accountability of public funds.

What You Bring

• Expert-level knowledge of governmental financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A commitment to accuracy, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee budget development, lead audit processes, and ensure that our financial systems effectively support impactful public services every day.

Why Join Us?

• Be an integral part of safeguarding and advancing the financial integrity of vital public programs.
• Work directly with leadership and influence key strategic decisions.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous leave, comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to public service excellence.

Under general supervision of the Director of Accounting and Reporting for the Bureau for Social Services (Bureau), this position is responsible for researching, compiling, analyzing, and reviewing financial data from a variety of sources. Largely responsible for monthly submission of reports to the financial position of the Bureau. Assists in the preparation and submission of annual budgets; assists the Grants and Contracts Division in review of sub-grants; assists the Payments and Vendor Maintenance Unit with miscellaneous financial and budget issues. Serves as a liaison for the division with PATH and OASIS programs. Works with program staff to analyze expenditures and revenues to fund agency programs. Works with Office of Shared Administration (OSA) Grants Management to provide information relating to federal reporting requirements. Works with OSA Budget Office to maintain the integrity of the Bureau budget within OASIS. Works with OSA Accounting Office to record financial entries and management reports. Acts as a liaison between the various program staff and OSA Finance to respond to requests and findings related to the agency statewide single audit. Works with program staff and OSA Finance in preparation of legislative fiscal notes. Position requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Position requires excellent knowledge and experience with Google platform products. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Accounting and Reporting and the Bureau CFO, as required.

Preference may be given to candidates that have experience with financial queries into the OASIS financial modules and creating reports using the OASIS Business Intelligence modules.

County of work: Kanawha

Position Number: 0511P04352, 0511P03809

Example Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of complex financial reports and government budgets.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and local financial regulations.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Coordinate audit processes and internal control improvements.
• Provide mentorship and direction to accounting staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to support long-term financial planning and public accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in professional accounting or auditing work.

Experience Substitution

Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the two (2) years of the required experience.

Internal Applicants Only

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Accountant may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Information

Additional education and experience may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

About The Organization

The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.