Accountant/Auditor 2

Under close supervision, at the entry-level, these positions work in a training capacity to acquire the ability to perform professional accounting/auditing work in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, internal auditing, external auditing, budgeting/administration, financial analysis and statutory accounting. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting/auditing practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting/auditing and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger, prepare audit workpapers, balance and reconcile accounting records and prepare and analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy. The work may require statewide travel. Perform related work as required. This is a full-time position with state benefits. Participate in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, laws and accounting/auditing methods and procedures. Assist in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records. Assist in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts; in recording, adjusting or correcting entries to the general ledger. Assist in compiling data for preparation of accounting reports. Assist in the maintenance and review of expenditure and budgetary control accounts, subsidiary and general ledgers, accounting journals, financial reports, batch reports and other fiscal records. Assist in preparing workpapers to support audit adjustments and recommendations. Assist in the transferring and encumbering of funds. Assist in analyzing financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards. May prepare reports of limited complexity. Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting. OR 
Substitution: Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training. Pay Grade: 13 (37,536 – 65,020)

Salary : $37,536 - $65,020