Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an entry-level Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee. The role reports to the Auditing Division and provides beginner professional accounting work, including GAAP understanding and general ledger posting, with formal classroom and on-the-job training.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 accounting hours; no prior experience is required, and the program develops proficiency in balancing and reconciling records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
• Entry-level; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Auditing Division of the Department of Transportation.
• Performs beginner professional accounting work in the agency accounting division.
• Develops familiarity with accounting practices, GAAP, and posting to the general ledger; balances and reconciles records.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Accounting basics

Account balancing

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 accounting hours

Job description

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

The Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee will report to the Auditing Division of the Department of Transportation. This position performs beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger. Acquires the ability to balance and reconcile accounting records. The supervisor provides direction as to what is to be accomplished and expectations regarding the quantity and quality of work product. Procedures for performing duties are established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Performs other related work 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

This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

• Agency Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]