Staff Accountant

West Virginia Public; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

State retirement

Job summary

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide financial administration and support to the Financial Office. Responsibilities include accounting for assets, liabilities, and P&L, handling accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining reports for audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting (or substantial related experience) and strong knowledge of GAAP, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 3+ years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash disbursement accounts; manage receivables collections.
• Coordinate with software vendors and maintain accounting software systems; support annual audits.
• Prepare tax forms and assist with budget estimates and expenditure analyses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

OASIS

Accounting software

Job description

West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Beckley/Charleston area

Staff Accountant

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill a full-time Staff Accountant position. This position would provide administrative and support services to the Financial Office. The staff accountant is responsible for the accounts payable and the accounts receivable, fixed assets, and all aspects of OASIS, including purchasing. The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This position may be responsible for preparing reports on expenditure comparisons and budget estimates, analyzing complex accounting transactions and reports for compliance with accounting/auditing guidelines and procedures. Also completing account reconciliations and other accounting duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All office duties and responsibilities included but not limited to

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, or at least three years of related experience required.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is between $60,000-65,000. This is a Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week, M-F) salaried position. Benefits offered - medical, dental, eye, and state retirement.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting are Equal Opportunity Employers