Transportation Financial Associate - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

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

The Transportation Financial Associate will report to the Federal Aid section of the Finance Division. This position performs entry level accounting support duties under close supervision. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining accounting records, preparing daily reports, data entry journal voucher corrections in wvOASIS, will monitor federal projects, and other duties as assigned. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 10 T5101N

• Learns to process claims and invoices, accurately calculate, and record amounts
• Learns to prepare bank deposits and/or checks
• Learns routine posting and adjusting to the ledger
• Learns to identify and correct own routine posting errors
• Learns to classify/code according to a chart of accounts
• Learns to perform routine batch reports
• Learns to maintain accounting records and gather data from records maintained
• Learns to contact associates, administrators, and the general public to obtain information or discuss changes in documents
• Learns duties that require only routine and specific operations that involve a few separate tasks or procedures
• Learns to provide financial support, work in general accounting, and payroll Learns to review and analyze federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues
• Learns to provide information and instruction regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll; interprets and explains rules and regulations involving payroll
• Learns to analyze and maintain annual and sick leave balances
• Learns to reconcile, prepare, and distribute all W-2 information, as well as any W-2 corrections as needed, in conjunction with the WV State Auditor's Office
• Learns to approve, track, enter, and request information regarding employee benefits management
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required

• Knowledge of basic mathematical computations
• Knowledge of the basic operation of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer
• Ability to follow basic step by step instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
• Substitution:
  Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

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Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Trainee.

Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work Schedules Training Opportunities Promotion Opportunities Public Employees' Retirement System:

Deferred Compensation Health Insurance Enrollment Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more. Life Insurance Credit Union Employee Discounts