Transportation Financial Specialist Senior - Harrison Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Transportation agency is seeking a Transportation Financial Specialist Senior who will lead budgeting, financial review, and critical accounting processes using the WV OASIS system. You will supervise a team of accounting professionals and collaborate with the Comptroller to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant accounting or budgeting experience, with substitution options noted; travel may be required with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

Job description

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

The Transportation Financial Specialist Senior serves as a key financial lead within the agency, working directly with the Comptroller to prepare and manage agency budgets while reviewing and approving vital financial transactions within the wvOASIS system. In this role, the Financial Specialist Senior will oversee a team of three to five accounting professionals, providing direction, supervision, and guidance across their assigned functional areas. In addition to team supervision, this position requires strong analytical and technical expertise to independently research and resolve complex discrepancies involving accounting, inventory, procurement, and payroll. The ideal candidate will play a comprehensive role in internal and external financial auditing processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency, along with performing other related duties as assigned.

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

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENT

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