Transportation Accounting Trainee: GAAP & Ledger Basics

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee to join the Auditing Division of the Department of Transportation. The role involves formal classroom and on-the-job training to build familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting procedures, culminating in accurate general ledger postings.

The position is classified-exempt and at-will, with a supervisor directing workload and quality expectations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division.
• Post accounting data to the general ledger.
• Balance and reconcile accounting records under supervision.

Skills

Basic accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree; 24 accounting hours

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee to join the Auditing Division of the Department of Transportation. The role involves formal classroom and on-the-job training to build familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting procedures, culminating in accurate general ledger postings.

The position is classified-exempt and at-will, with a supervisor directing workload and quality expectations.