West Virginia Department of Agriculture · 4 months ago
ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR (Guthrie Agriculture Center, Guthrie, WV)
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia Department of Agriculture is dedicated to maintaining financial integrity and compliance. They are seeking an Accountant/Auditor to perform professional accounting work, providing complex financial compliance, reporting, and development services.
Oil & Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Two years of full-time paid employment in accounting/auditing or grants management preferred
Company
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase