ACCOUNTANT​/AUDITOR; Guthrie Agriculture Center, Guthrie, WV

Position Description

Job Title: Accountant / Auditor

Division: Administrative Services

Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To: Comptroller / Assistant Administrative Services Director

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Nature of Work: Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work at the fully proficient level, providing a wide variety of complex financial compliance, reporting and development services.

• Perform specialized work related to financial issues such as legal/technical research, analyses, and preparation of recommendations for compliance evaluations, policy development, and process improvements.
• Prepare or review various internal and external accounting, grants management, and other reports according to established policies and procedures as they relate to financial positions and operational results; maintain related financial records.
• Develop audit and/or comprehensive review programs, prepare responses to review findings, recommend conclusions and solutions; assist in explaining findings and recommendations to internal and/or external agency officials.
• Review various federal grant documents throughout a grant’s life cycle and related management / accounting / procedural documentation to determine the interrelationship with state policies and procedural requirements, develop recommendations for appropriate treatment.
• Review and/or prepare budget documents or provide information necessary for others to complete such tasks.
• Analyze moderately complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions.
• Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs/functions through analysis of financial records.
• Review financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with accounting and auditing standards.
• Consult with associated entities on accounting procedures and problem resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• May plan and/or lead projects related to financial compliance and reporting issues in areas of assignment.
• May oversee or review work completed by other office personnel.
• May train other personnel to prepare financial information or documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and rules for federal grants management.
• Skill in the use of database principles and/or computerized accounting applications.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer especially in the areas of spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
• Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
• Ability to develop and prepare financial schedules and working papers.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound technical judgment in determining the accuracy and completeness of financial information obtained.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, or related field.

Experience: Two years of full‑time paid employment in accounting/auditing or grants management preferred.

Substitutions: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, or related field may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for employment experience.

• 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.