Transportation Financial Associate - Kanawha

Position: Transportation Financial Associate - Kanawha County

This listing closes on 7/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Salary

$36,700.14 - $52,450.11 Annually

Location

Finance Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 6, Charleston, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT
26FN
037A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Finance Division

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

** Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Financial Associate performs entry level accounting support duties under close supervision. The incumbent is responsible for performing routine posting and adjusting to the general ledger, processing claims and invoices, and reviewing transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 10 T5101NTypical Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Skills and Knowledge

• 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

Minimum Requirements

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:

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation Health Insurance Enrollment Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more. Life Insurance Credit Union Employee Discounts Employer West  Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East Building 5, Room A-450 Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone Websitehttps://transportation.wv.gov