Transportation Accountant/Auditor - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Transportation Accountant/Auditor to perform professional accounting duties in the Budget and Revenue section. You will make basic journal entries, monitor budgets and expenditure schedules, adjust general ledger accounts, and analyze financial statements for compliance with accounting guidelines.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 24 semester hours, plus one year of professional accounting experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• One year of full-time or equivalent accounting experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience; CPA/public accountant certification may substitute for training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries and monitor budgets and expenditure schedules.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze reports for compliance with accounting guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate accounting records and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Independently interpret policies with supervisor review and direction as needed.

Skills

Budget analysis

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

24 semester hours in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger software

Job description

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Accountant/Auditor position will perform professional accounting duties in the Budget and Revenue section of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Responsible for making basic journal entries, monitoring and reviewing budgets and expenditure schedules, making adjusting entries to general ledger accounts, gathering data and preparing financial statements, maintaining appropriate accounting records, and analyzing financial statements and reports for compliance with accounting guidelines and procedures. Supervisor provides general direction as to what is to be accomplished, quantity and quality expected of work product, deadlines, and priorities. Incumbent will use independent judgment in the interpretation and adaptation of policies and guidelines. Incumbent must use technical policies and guidelines. Has the ability to make day-to-day decisions in the position, but work is reviewed and approved by a manager. Performs other related duties as required.

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications.

Training/Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

Experience:

• One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting work.
• Substitution: Master’s degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience.
• Substitution: Certification or registration as a public accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the required training/education and experience.

• Candidate Contact Name: Brenda G Hill
• Phone Number: 304-352-5944
• Email Address: [e-mail]