Staff Accountant-WV Public Broadcasting-Kanawha Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join the Financial Office. The role handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and all aspects of OASIS, including purchasing.

The successful candidate will prepare and maintain financial records, support expenditure reports, budgeting, and provide information for audits. This position emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and teamwork in a public broadcasting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 3+ years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of state government and nonprofit finances.
• Interest in public broadcasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and 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 and cash disbursement accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices; supports auditing activities.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

OASIS

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT-WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING-KANAWHA CO.

Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000

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.


• 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.