West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee - Kanawha County
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV), Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee - Kanawha County in Charleston, WV. West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV).
Location Charleston, WV
Job Type Full-Time Permanent
Job Number DOT26FN017B
Division Finance Division
Closing Date 10/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nature of Work The Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee will serve in the Accounts Receivable Section. Performs beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger. Acquires the ability to balance and reconcile accounting records. The supervisor provides direction as to what is to be accomplished and expectations regarding the quantity and quality of work product. Procedures for performing duties are established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Performs other related functions as assigned.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records
Assists in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts, including recording, adjusting, or correcting entries to the general ledger
Assists in compiling data for the preparation of accounting reports and may prepare reports of limited complexity
Assists 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
Assists in the transferring and encumbering of funds
The work involves treating a variety of common problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria
Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and auditing methods and procedures
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing
Knowledge of database principles and/or computerized accounting applications
Skill in the use of a personal computer, especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet and reporting applications
Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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
This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
Promotional Only:
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Accounting Technician Senior.
Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division/Address West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
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Location Charleston, WV
Job Type Full-Time Permanent
Job Number DOT26FN017B
Division Finance Division
Closing Date 10/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nature of Work The Transportation Accountant/Auditor Trainee will serve in the Accounts Receivable Section. Performs beginner professional accounting work in an agency accounting division. Through formal classroom training and on-the-job training, job assignments are designed to develop familiarity with accounting practices and procedures, knowledge of laws and regulations governing accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to post accounting data to the general ledger. Acquires the ability to balance and reconcile accounting records. The supervisor provides direction as to what is to be accomplished and expectations regarding the quantity and quality of work product. Procedures for performing duties are established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Performs other related functions as assigned.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the balancing and reconciling of accounting records
Assists in posting accounting data to general ledger accounts, including recording, adjusting, or correcting entries to the general ledger
Assists in compiling data for the preparation of accounting reports and may prepare reports of limited complexity
Assists 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
Assists in the transferring and encumbering of funds
The work involves treating a variety of common problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria
Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to develop familiarity with state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and auditing methods and procedures
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing
Knowledge of database principles and/or computerized accounting applications
Skill in the use of a personal computer, especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet and reporting applications
Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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
This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
Promotional Only:
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Accounting Technician Senior.
Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division/Address West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
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