Accountant​/Auditor

Position: Accountant/Auditor 4
Nature of Work

The Accountant/Auditor 4 position within the Office of Shared Administration is a lead-level role responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance of the Departments sub-recipient organizations. The primary focus of the role is the detailed review of sub-recipient audit reports to ensure the financial statements align with the GAAP and meet all federal and state reporting.

Key responsibilities include resolving sub-recipient audit findings through direct communication with stakeholders, managing the departments state accountability mandates via systems like WVOASIS and CRM, and acting as a technical liaison for sub-recipient agencies and their CPA firms.

Additionally, the incumbent serves as a lead worker and mentor, overseeing a team of three full-time employees by delegating assignments, reviewing work, and providing training to support staff development and ensure the Department complies with their requirements of a pass-through entity.

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Examples of Work

* Assist in the development of policies and procedures; develop and install accounting/auditing systems.

* Conduct research into the accounting needs of the agency/entity.

* Conduct audits of a sensitive nature, and/or fraud and/or special compliance review with internal control evaluations and recommendations and/or investigations of sensitive agency activities or activities of grantees for funds with federal/state requirements relating to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other anti-discrimination compliance requirements.

* Prepare or review a variety of professional accounting and other reports relating to policies, procedures, investments, financial positions and operational results.

* Write and review audit programs; test accounting records and related reconciliations; develop sampling and other techniques of evaluation; prepare reports of auditors' findings, recommendations and conclusions; assist in explaining findings and recommendations to grantee organizations and agency officials.

* Review prior audit reports and financial statements of agency/entity.

* Analyze complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions; evaluate and approve selection of information to be included in reports of examination.

* Prepare or supervise preparation of complex accounting and operational reports and supporting financial documents, expenses, revenues, reconciliations, disbursement, summaries and general vouchers and transactions; analyze variances.

* Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs; analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards.

* Consult with accounting agency on accounting procedures and problem resolution.

* Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

* Assist investigators or federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in conducting specialized fraud investigations.

* May supervise and review work completed by Accounting Technicians and other office support staff.

* May train lower-level accountants/auditors to prepare financial documents such as journals, vouchers, warrants, financial schedules, and reports, and in implementation of departmental procedures.

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 accounting applications.

* Skill in the use of a computer especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet applications.

* Skill in the use of a calculator.

* Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.

* Ability to develop and prepare audit schedules and working papers.

* Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Ability to use sound technical judgment in determining the accuracy and completeness of financial information obtained.

* Ability to supervise subordinate employees effectively, serving as a leader and example.

* 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.

AND

Experience:

Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting, auditing work, forensic accounting, public accounting, investigative and/or forensic auditing, certified fraud examining, or other directly related accounting.

OR

Substitutions:(1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. (2) Certification or…