Accountant​/Auditor

Nature of Work

We are seeking a seasoned financial professional to join the Office of Shared Administration (OSA) as an Accountant/Auditor
4. This lead-level role is pivotal to the organization, serving as a cornerstone for maintaining fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance across the department’s sub-recipient organizations.

As a subject matter expert, you will play a critical role in bridging financial governance and agency operations. We are looking for an individual who is not only technically proficient in GAAP and complex reporting but who is also committed to mentoring staff and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Audit Integrity & Reporting:
  Spearhead the detailed review of sub-recipient audit reports. Ensure all financial statements align with GAAP and meet rigorous federal and state reporting requirements.
• Strategic Technical Liaison:
  Serve as the primary technical point of contact for sub-recipient agencies and their external CPA firms, providing expert guidance and resolving complex inquiries to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• System & Mandate Optimization:
  Drive fiscal accountability by navigating and optimizing internal systems, including WVOASIS and CRM, to uphold the department’s state accountability mandates.
• Problem Solving & Resolution:
  Proactively manage and resolve sub-recipient audit findings through strategic, direct communication with stakeholders.
• Leadership & Team Mentorship:
  Oversee and cultivate a high-performing team of three full-time employees. Manage daily operations, delegate complex assignments, and implement training initiatives to support staff development while ensuring the Department effectively meets its obligations as a pass-through entity.

Selected candidates who agree to work for a minimum of twelve (12) months may be eligible to receive a $5,000 appointment incentive. This incentive does not apply to current employees of the State of WV.

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

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.

(1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and two (2) years of the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), or applicants who have completed a graduate certificate program in forensic accounting and fraud investigation.

"An additional one (1) year of experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and/or finance may substitute for the required accounting semester hours at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty semester hours."

• $5,000.00

State employment offers a variety of benefits.