Finance Manager-WV Parkways Authority-Kanawha

FINANCE MANAGER - WV PARKWAYS AUTHORITY (KANAWHA CO.)

Location:

Charleston, WV

Salary:
Between $72,000 - $75,000

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This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and procurement card (P-card) transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with policies.
• Monitor P-card activity and follow up on discrepancies with cardholders.
• Maintain monthly reconciliations for assigned general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records, including journals, ledgers, and expenditure accounts.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development to finance staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounting staff to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely execution of critical accounting and reporting functions.
• Assist with staff training on accounting procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support cross-department collaboration related to accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure deadlines for reconciliations and reports are met.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Director of Finance on financial matters, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements, board reports, internal management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting regulations, and Authority policies.
• Supervise reconciliation of all bank accounts, credit cards, P-card activity, and financial transactions across Authority operations, including Tamarack and Tourist Information Shops.
• Monitor policy compliance and follow up on exceptions, coordinating with cardholders and management as needed.
• Assist with annual budget development and monitor budget performance throughout the year.
• Identify variances, recommend corrective actions, and provide financial analysis to support planning, operational decisions, and capital projects.

• Assist in preparation of audit schedules and work papers for the annual external audit.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, state regulations, and audit recommendations.
• Provide leadership and support for WVOasis ERP and other financial systems, including process improvements and system enhancements.
• Assist with invoice processing and payment review.
• Identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and lead implementation of enhanced financial controls.

• Oversee project invoicing, expenditure tracking, and financial documentation to ensure alignment with budgets and funding requirements.
• Review E-ZPass settlements, credit card fee reconciliations, and customer refunds for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset records and ensure depreciation schedules are updated for audit purposes.

• Provide backup support for vendor payment processing, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial operations, including expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• At least two (2) years of professional management or supervisory experience, preferably in a finance or accounting function, demonstrating leadership in staff development, workflow oversight, process improvement, and strategic financial decision-making.
• Experience with procurement cards (P-cards), credit cards, and bank reconciliations strongly preferred.

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.