Transportation Comptroller - Cabell Co.

State of West Virginia; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical plan

Pension plan – defined benefit

457 deferred compensation plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Comptroller-level professional to oversee accounting and financial operations for a district. The role reports to the District Business Management Section at District 2 Headquarters, directing accounting, personnel, purchasing and MIS activities with wide latitude for independent judgment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related fields with accounting coursework, plus four years of accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six accounting hours.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in bookkeeping/accounting/auditing; two years in supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial, accounting, personnel, purchasing and MIS activities for the district/state agency.
• Plan, organize and maintain an accounting system on a computer system.
• Supervise a staff of professional accounting and clerical employees.

Skills

Accounting

Administrative experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelors in business/public administration/finance/economics/accounting/math

Job description

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Comptroller will report to the District Business Management Section at the District 2 Headquarters. This position performs administrative and professional accounting work in directing the financial, accounting, personnel, purchasing and management information activities of a state agency or district. Plans, organizes and maintains an accounting system on a computer system encompassing transactions. Manages a system or service for the purchase of supplies and equipment. The position has wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional accounting and clerical employees. Performs related work as required.

Nature of Work

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Comptroller will report to the District Business Management Section at the District 2 Headquarters. This position performs administrative and professional accounting work in directing the financial, accounting, personnel, purchasing and management information activities of a state agency or district. Plans, organizes and maintains an accounting system on a computer system encompassing transactions. Manages a system or service for the purchase of supplies and equipment. The position has wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional accounting and clerical employees. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, economics, accounting, or mathematics, with six (6) semester hours in accounting.
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing; two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in business or public administration, finance, economics, accounting, or mathematics may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience through an established formula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Kathleen Dempsey
• Phone Number: 304-399-0054
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.