Accounting Technician - WV Department of Agriculture - Kanawha

Accounting Technician I

Division:
Administrative Services

Headquarters:
Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To:

CFO/Director Administrative Services Division

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

Nature of Work:
Under direct supervision, the Accounting Technician I performs entry-level, technical accounting support duties.

Examples of Work:

• Serves as department Fleet Coordinator and ensures compliance with Fleet Management Division rules.
• Maintains department's fixed asset records
• Perform basic accounts payable functions, including invoice audit, data entry, filing paid items, and/or vendor table maintenance.
• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyzes and audits invoices, bills, orders, forms, reports, and documents for accuracy and initiates correction of errors. Identify and correct routine posting errors.
• Perform basic calculations to determine interest, discounts, deductions, and/or other like amounts
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and basic information reports.
• May use Purchasing Card to make purchases and reconcile statements according to policy.
• May prepare bank deposits
• May perform or assist with basic accounts receivable functions, including posting payments, statement preparation, and applying late fees As proficiency in areas of assignment is developed, more complex duties will be assigned with diminished oversight or direction.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Office environment, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, stretching/reaching, keyboarding, manual dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift over 20 pounds. Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of the operation of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
• Ability to detect and correct mathematical errors or refer to the proper person for correction.
• Ability to develop and apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to function proficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

One year of relevant full-time experience. Familiarity with accounting software or processes preferred. Prior governmental experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

None

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

Agency:
West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.