Accountant/Auditor-WV Department of Agriculture-Kanawha Co.

Nature of Work

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***
  
  

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ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR (Gutherie Agricultural Center, Gutherie, WV-WV Department of Agriculture)

ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR

WV DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

KANAWHA COUNTY

Job Title: Accountant/Auditor

Division: Administrative Services

Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To: Comptroller/Assistant Administrative Services Director

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Nature Of Work

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work at the fully proficient level, providing a wide variety of complex financial compliance, reporting and development services.

Examples of Work

• Perform specialized work related to financial issues such as legal/technical research, analyses, and preparation of recommendations for compliance evaluations, policy development, and process improvements.
• Prepare or review various internal and external accounting, grants management, and other reports according to established policies and procedures as they relate to financial positions and operational results; maintain related financial records.
• Develop audit and/or comprehensive review programs, prepare responses to review findings, recommend conclusions and solutions; assist in explaining findings and recommendations to internal and/or external agency officials.
• Review various federal grant documents throughout a grant’s life cycle and related management / accounting / procedural documentation to determine the interrelationship with state policies and procedural requirements, develop recommendations for appropriate treatment.
• Review and/or prepare budget documents or provide information necessary for others to complete such tasks.
• Analyze moderately complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions.
• Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs/functions through analysis of financial records.
• Review financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with accounting and auditing standards.
• Consult with associated entities on accounting procedures and problem resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• May plan and/or lead projects related to financial compliance and reporting issues in areas of assignment.
• May oversee or review work completed by other office personnel.
• May train other personnel to prepare financial information or documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions

Office environment, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, stretching/reaching, keyboarding, manual dexterity, visual activity, ability to lift over 20 pounds. Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and rules for federal grants management.
• Skill in the use of database principles and/or computerized accounting applications.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer especially in the areas of spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
• Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
• Ability to develop and prepare financial schedules and working papers.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound technical judgement in determining the accuracy and completeness of financial information obtained.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, or related field.

Experience: Two years of full-time paid employment in accounting/auditing or grants management preferred.

Substitutions: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, or related field may be substituted on a year for year basis for employment experience.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
  
  

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Information

Agency

West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Address

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.

Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.