New Job Accountant/Auditor 1 In West Virginia
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Accountant/Auditor 1
Company : State of West Virginia
Salary : $32,336 - $59,820 a year
Location : West Virginia
Full Description
Nature of Work
Under close supervision, at the entry-level, these positions work in a training capacity to acquire the ability to perform professional accounting/auditing work in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, internal auditing, external auditing, budgeting/administration, financial analysis and statutory accounting. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting/auditing practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting/auditing and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger, prepare audit workpapers, balance and reconcile accounting records and prepare and analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy. The work may require statewide travel. Perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
These positions are distinguished by functioning in a training capacity. They are expected to acquire the work specific knowledge, skills and abilities to function as an Accountant/Auditor. As proficiency is acquired, these positions may be assigned more complex accounting/auditing areas with diminished oversight and direction.
***Persons with significant accounting experience should also consider applying for Accountant/Auditor 2 and higher level Accountant/Auditor positions as they become available.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [email protected] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Examples of Work
- In a training capacity:
- Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, and laws, and accounting/auditing methods and procedures.
- Assists in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records.
- Assists in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts; in recording adjusting or correcting entries to the general ledger.
- Assists in compiling data for preparation of accounting reports; may prepare reports of limited complexity.
- Assists in the maintenance and review of expenditure and budgetary control accounts, subsidiary and general ledgers, accounting journals, financial reports, batch reports, and other fiscal records.
- Assists in preparing workpapers to support audit adjustments and recommendations.
- Assists in the transferring and encumbering of funds.
- Assists in analyzing financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing.
- Knowledge of database principles and/or computerized operations.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet applications.
- Skill in the use of a calculator.
- Ability to learn to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
- Ability to learn, develop, and prepare audit schedules and working papers.
- Ability to learn to analyze and interpret accounting records.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
OR
Substitution: Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training.
NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION**