Job Description

Nature of Work

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - KANAWHA COUNTY***
This announcement is for an immediate hiring need with the DHHR in Kanawha County. When applying online, be sure to mark this and any other county you would be willing to work in, so you can be placed on the proper register. See below for special application instructions and a description of the positions.

HOW TO APPLY:

to Apply Online. You will be redirected to our Accountant/Auditor 4 "continuous" listing where you will be able to submit your application by clicking the APPLY link at the top right of that page.

POSITION:

This position is a Lead Accountant responsible for advanced accounting and auditing functions for multiple Bureau for Public Health offices under supervision of the Accountant/Auditor supervisor.

Responsibilities include complex technical and administrative financial support for numerous grants and funds administered by the bureau. Forecast payroll, prepare, and monitor budgets. Process adjustments, posting modifications, cost allocations, commitment modifications and other related financial documents internally and in Oasis for distribution of funds. Develop financial reports and analyze them for accuracy and completeness in conjunction with state and federal laws as well as accounting and auditing standards. Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of funding sources. Maintain financial documents for match support of federal grants. Interpret state and federal codes on DTAX laws. Conduct finance meetings with office and bureau leadership to provide financial information and identify and resolve potential funding issues. Other duties as assigned. Selected candidates who agree to work for a minimum of twelve (12) months may be eligible to receive a $5,000 appointment incentive. This incentive does not apply to current employees of the State of West Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting, auditing work, forensic accounting, public accounting, investigative and/or forensic auditing, certified fraud examining, or other directly related accounting.

OR

Substitutions: (1) Master\'s degree in accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and two (2) years of the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants holding a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), or applicants who have completed a graduate certificate program in forensic accounting and fraud investigation.

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