Transportation Accountant​/Auditor Trainee - Kanawha

Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."

The Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee in this position reports to the Auditing Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant performs beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger.

Acquires the ability to balance and reconcile accounting records. The supervisor provides direction as to what is to be accomplished and expectations regarding the quantity and quality of work product. Procedures for performing duties are established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Performs other related functions as assigned.

Pay Grade 15

• Assists in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records
• Assists in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts, including recording, adjusting, or correcting entries to the general ledger
• Assists in compiling data for the preparation of accounting reports and 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 the transferring and encumbering of funds
• The work involves treating a variety of common problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria.
• Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and auditing methods and procedures
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
• 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 personal computer, especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet and reporting applications
• Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly
• Ability 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

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Accounting Technician Senior.