Accounting Specialist

General Description

Posting Number BSS
26BC
GW012-B

Under general supervision, performs complex accounting responsibilities related to client finances and worker expenditures. Must manage time-sensitive client finances related to foster children accounts, and billing assistance with clothing. Reviews accounts, ledgers, claims, invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or similar materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations. Prepares bank deposits and/or checks. Maintains and gathers data and prepares moderate to complex financial statements and reports from records maintained.

Aid social service employees in reconciling their travel expenses and P‑Card purchases. Must work closely with the State Auditor's office, State Fiduciary Office, Social Security Office, and state vendors.

County(ies) of work:
Braxton, Clay, Gilmer and Webster

Position Number(s): 0511PO5557

• Perform accounting support work within a specific accounting area including accounts receivable, accounts payable, medical billing and collections, etc.
• Maintain a variety of accounts.
• Review or enter transactions.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Reconcile purchases.
• Reimburse travel expenses.
• Perform related work as required.

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full time or equivalent part time clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or related experience.
• Internal Applicants Only: One (1) year of full time or equivalent part time experience as an Office Associate or Secretary may substitute for the required experience.
• Substitution Information: Additional education may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

Established: 01/01/2024

Revised: 06/27/2025

Pay Level: 12