WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services ยท 1 week ago
Accountant/Auditor 3 - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.
Kanawha County, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is seeking an Accountant/Auditor 3 for the Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves overseeing federal grants and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and maintaining accurate financial records for various programs.
GovernmentHealth CareInformation ServicesMedical
Responsibilities
Work independently to oversee all federal grants and accounting functions within the Office of AML&R
Perform professional accounting work related to state budget, financial reporting, and federal grants management
Ensure state and federal financial reports comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Verify that grants are reported accurately and funds are disbursed in accordance with state law and federal requirements
Reconcile budgets (draws/expenditures) weekly and perform real-time auditing of pay applications, expenditures, and transactions
Correspond with vendors, engineers, project managers, and DEP staff to gather and interpret project information (progress, costs, completion dates, change orders)
Maintain a database of all payments and spreadsheets for each grant to track spending, project progression, status, and close-out dates
Meet with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP Budget/Grants Office to review all open grants and performance updates
Assist with closing federal grants in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP accountants
Perform continual reconciliation of multiple federal grants to ensure liquidity of funds
Serve as liaison/consultant between Fiscal Services, program management, and other state/federal agencies
Review expenditures for all program-specific grants and ensure compliance with federal budget requirements
Gather and analyze data from multiple sources to review budget transactions prior to grant closure
Prepare professional accounting reports covering procedures, financial positions, budgets, and operational results
Coordinate, design, and produce federally required and internal financial reports using Excel, Word, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, and OASIS
Prepare annual financial reports for specified programs as required by the U.S. Department of the Interior
Assist external CPA firms during the Single Audit process
Prepare GAAP closing book information and review financial data for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and federal standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work
Preferred
Experience in Federal Grants
Project Management (construction)
WV Procurement Process
WVOASIS
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Insurance and flexible benefits
Ample annual and sick leave accrual
Flexible work schedules
An Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
An optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan
Company
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
The mission of the West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is to collaborate with stakeholders to promote, protect, manage, and provide appropriate health and human services for our residents to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessica Hudson
Chief Operating Officer
Angie Jacobs-Ferris, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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