ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II (Guthrie Agricultural Center, Guthrie, WV)

Position Description

Job Title: Accounting Assistant II

Division: Administrative Services

Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To: Comptroller/Assistant Director Administrative Services

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Nature Of Work

Under general supervision, performs a complete array of paraprofessional accounting and support duties. Responsible for performing moderately complex posting, encumbering of funds, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations.

Examples Of Work

• Classifies/codes a variety of transactions.
• 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.
• Makes correcting and/or adjusting entries.
• Examines accounting records, i.e. travel expense reimbursement requests to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Prepares and illustrates statements and reports which reflect the relationships among accounts and which require occasional searching and analysis.
• Maintains accounting records; gathers data and prepares financial statements and reports from records maintained.
• May assist supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and developing cost projections.
• May train and review work of others.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions

Normal office environment; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, operating a computer and other office equipment. Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting laws and regulations of the Department.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of an automated computer accounting system.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
• Ability to detect and correct errors in arithmetic.
• Ability to gather and compile data for use in financial reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to train and review the work of others.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Three years of relevant experience.

Substitutions

Licenses/ Certifications:

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
  
  

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.