Staff Accountant-WV Public Broadcasting-Kanawha Co.

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

Job summary

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to provide administrative and support services to the Financial Office. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and all aspects of OASIS, including purchasing, with responsibility for accurate financial records and reporting.

The position may prepare reports on expenditures, budget estimates, and complex accounting transactions to ensure compliance with accounting and auditing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or 3+ years of related experience).
• Knowledge of state government and nonprofit finances.
• Interest in public broadcasting a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain general ledger and monthly balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements.
• Prepare and reconcile bank accounts; manage cash disbursements and accounts receivable collections.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary documents for annual audit.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Analytical ability

Time management

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

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.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of state government and nonprofit finances.
• Interest in public broadcasting a plus.

Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.