Transportation Financial Associate - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Financial Associate to join the Financial Division. This entry-level role provides accounting support under close supervision, performing routine posting and adjusting to the general ledger, and processing claims and invoices.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and performing related work as required.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine posting and adjusting to the general ledger.
• Process claims and invoices.
• Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Financial Associate will report to the Financial Division. This position performs entry level accounting support duties under close supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing routine posting and adjusting to the general ledger, processing claims and invoices, and reviewing transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Financial Associate will report to the Financial Division. This position performs entry level accounting support duties under close supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing routine posting and adjusting to the general ledger, processing claims and invoices, and reviewing transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Additional Requirement

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

PREMOTIONAL ONLY

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Trainee.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• 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.
• 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.