Senior Accountant & Auditor: GAAP Reporting & Compliance

State of West Virginia; Kanawha (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Appointment incentive

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks an Accountant Auditor 4 to perform advanced-level accounting duties in financial reporting, analysis and general accounting.

Responsibilities include analyzing complex transactions, preparing GAAP-compliant reports, and assisting with vendor and lease management for multiple departments, including DHHR and OSA.

Selected candidates who agree to work for a minimum of twelve months may receive a $5,000 appointment incentive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent paid experience in professional accounting.
• Substitutions: Master’s degree in accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may substitute for the training and two (2) years of the required experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), or graduates of a forensic accounting and fraud investigation certificate program.

Responsibilities

• Financial Transactions & Processes: Analyzes, manages, and completes complex accounting transactions for multiple departments.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepares complex accounting and financial reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Vendor & Lease Management: Assists with annual 1099 review, vendor issues, and tracking leases.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks an Accountant Auditor 4 to perform advanced-level accounting duties in financial reporting, analysis and general accounting.

Responsibilities include analyzing complex transactions, preparing GAAP-compliant reports, and assisting with vendor and lease management for multiple departments, including DHHR and OSA.

Selected candidates who agree to work for a minimum of twelve months may receive a $5,000 appointment incentive.