What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Reporting Specialist 1, or 2 position at WV Finance Division?
Job Opportunity: Financial Reporting Specialist
(Levels 1, or 2)
Location: Charleston, WV – WV Division of Finance, Financial Accounting & Reporting Section (FARS)
Openings: 2 Positions Available (hiring at one of two levels depending on qualifications)
About the Opportunity
The West Virginia Division of Finance, FARS Unit, is seeking detail-oriented, motivated accounting professionals to join our financial reporting team. This is a unique recruitment offering the flexibility to hire at the Financial Reporting Specialist 1, or 2 level—depending on candidate qualifications and experience. This is your chance to contribute to the State’s financial integrity, work with GAAP-based reporting and wvOASIS, and grow in a supportive environment.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to the preparation of statewide financial reports that support government transparency.
- Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with GAAP, wvOASIS, and high-level audit processes.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to grow into advanced financial reporting and supervisory roles.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside skilled professionals, CPAs, and auditors.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: State employment offers robust health, retirement, and leave benefits.
- This position includes scheduled pay increases at defined time milestones based on tenure.
Position Levels
Financial Reporting Specialist 1 (Entry-Level Professional)
- Review and edit agency accounting books for GAAP compliance.
- Assist agencies in preparing financial statements and disclosures.
- Provide training and support on GAAP and wvOASIS policies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (with up to 24 hours in accounting) plus 1 year of GAAP-based financial reporting or auditing experience. Graduate coursework may substitute. Preference for CPA, CGFM, MPA, or MBA.
- Salary Range: $41,194 – $71,789 annually.
Financial Reporting Specialist 2 (Experienced Professional)
- Approve GAAP adjustments, footnotes, and financial reports.
- Assist with RFPs for outside auditors and oversee contracted CPA audit work.
- Train agencies in GAAP and wvOASIS usage.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (with up to 24 hours in accounting) plus 2 years of GAAP-based reporting or accounting systems experience. Graduate coursework or CPA certification may substitute. Preference for CPA, CGFM, MPA, or MBA.
- Salary Range: $45,657 – $80,045 annually.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a DOP Job Application or resume directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.
Human Resources - Finance Division
Department of Administration
2101 Washington Street, East
Charleston, WV 25305
email: DOAHRCOORDINATOR@WV.GOV
Applications will be reviewed for consideration at the level that best matches the applicant’s qualifications.
Note: Only two positions will be filled from this posting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,194.00 - $80,045.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,194 - $80,045