Transportation Accountant/Auditor - Kanawha County

The Transportation Accountant/Auditor in this position will serve with the Division of Motor Vehicles, Budget and Revenue Unit. Performs professional accounting duties in the accounting/finance division of an agency. Responsible for making basic journal entries, monitoring and reviewing budgets and expenditure schedules, making adjusting entries to general ledger accounts, gathering data and preparing financial statements, maintaining appropriate accounting records, and analyzing financial statements and reports for compliance with accounting guidelines and procedures. Supervisor provides general direction as to what is to be accomplished, quantity and quality expected of work product, deadlines, and priorities. Incumbent will use independent judgment in the interpretation and adaptation of policies and guidelines. Incumbent must use technical policies and guidelines. Has the ability to make day-to-day decisions in the position, but work is reviewed and approved by a manager. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting work.
• Substitution: Master’s degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience.

          OR

• Substitution: Certification or registration as a public accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the required training/education and experience.

Promotional Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee.