Senior Accountant

General Description

Are you a numbers expert ready to make a difference in your community? We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This position performs advanced professional accounting work and provides leadership in the areas of budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, and fiscal management. The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local financial regulations and supports the transparency and accountability of public funds.

• Expert-level knowledge of governmental financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A commitment to accuracy, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee budget development, lead audit processes, and ensure that our financial systems effectively support impactful public services every day.

• Be an integral part of safeguarding and advancing the financial integrity of vital public programs.
• Work directly with leadership and influence key strategic decisions.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous leave, comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to public service excellence.

This position, under the general supervision of the Director of Accounting and Reporting for the Bureau for Social Services (Bureau), is responsible for researching, compiling, analyzing, and reviewing financial data from a variety of sources. Largely responsible for monthly submission of reports to the financial position of the Bureau. Assists in the preparation and submission of annual budgets; assists the Grants and Contracts Division in review of sub-grants;

assists the Payments and Vendor Maintenance Unit with miscellaneous financial and budget issues. Serves as a liaison for the division with PATH and OASIS programs. Works with program staff to analyze expenditures and revenues to fund agency programs. Works with Office of Shared Administration (OSA) Grants Management to provide information relating to federal reporting requirements. Works with OSA Budget Office to maintain the integrity of the Bureau budget within OASIS.

Works with OSA Accounting Office to record financial entries and management reports. Acts as a liaison between the various program staff and OSA Finance to respond to requests and findings related to the agency statewide single audit. Works with program staff and OSA Finance in preparation of legislative fiscal notes. Position requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Position requires excellent knowledge and experience with Google platform products. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Accounting and Reporting and the Bureau CFO, as required.

Preference may be given to candidates that have experience with financial queries into the OASIS financial modules and creating reports using the OASIS Business Intelligence modules.

Posting Number BSS
26FI
N008-C

County of work:
Kanawha

Position Number: 0511P04352, 0511P03809

• Lead the development and analysis of complex financial reports and government budgets.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, and local financial regulations.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Coordinate audit processes and internal control improvements.
• Provide mentorship and direction to accounting staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to support long-term financial planning and public accountability.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited college or university.

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in professional accounting or auditing work.

Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the two (2) years of the required experience.

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Accountant may substitute…