WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
Accountant/Auditor 3 - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Overview
Accountant / Auditor 3 with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands Program; Administration. Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304. Duties / Responsibilities
Work independently to oversee all federal grants and accounting functions within the Office of AML&R. Perform professional accounting work related to state budget, financial reporting, and federal grants management. Ensure state and federal financial reports comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Verify that grants are reported accurately and funds are disbursed in accordance with state law and federal requirements. Reconcile budgets (draws/expenditures) weekly and perform real-time auditing of pay applications, expenditures, and transactions. Correspond with vendors, engineers, project managers, and DEP staff to gather and interpret project information (progress, costs, completion dates, change orders). Maintain a database of all payments and spreadsheets for each grant to track spending, project progression, status, and close-out dates. Meet with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP Budget/Grants Office to review all open grants and performance updates. Assist with closing federal grants in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP accountants. Perform continual reconciliation of multiple federal grants to ensure liquidity of funds. Serve as liaison/consultant between Fiscal Services, program management, and other state/federal agencies. Review expenditures for all program-specific grants and ensure compliance with federal budget requirements. Gather and analyze data from multiple sources to review budget transactions prior to grant closure. Prepare professional accounting reports covering procedures, financial positions, budgets, and operational results. Coordinate, design, and produce federally required and internal financial reports using Excel, Word, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, and OASIS. Prepare annual financial reports for specified programs as required by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Assist external CPA firms during the Single Audit process. Prepare GAAP closing book information and review financial data for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and federal standards. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting. AND Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work. OR Substitutions:
(1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and required experience. Note:
Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment. Other Information / Preferences:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Federal Grants, Project Management (construction), WV Procurement Process, WVOASIS. Other Details
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304. Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. A profile assessment may be required. Some positions require a Motor Vehicle Record check. Applicants may need to file a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23). Ensure you attach documents to the online application. For details, see the online posting or contact applicant services. Benefits information is available through the employer. Applicants should apply online and follow instructions to ensure all parts of the application are completed. Other
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Government Administration
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Accountant / Auditor 3 with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands Program; Administration. Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304. Duties / Responsibilities
Work independently to oversee all federal grants and accounting functions within the Office of AML&R. Perform professional accounting work related to state budget, financial reporting, and federal grants management. Ensure state and federal financial reports comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Verify that grants are reported accurately and funds are disbursed in accordance with state law and federal requirements. Reconcile budgets (draws/expenditures) weekly and perform real-time auditing of pay applications, expenditures, and transactions. Correspond with vendors, engineers, project managers, and DEP staff to gather and interpret project information (progress, costs, completion dates, change orders). Maintain a database of all payments and spreadsheets for each grant to track spending, project progression, status, and close-out dates. Meet with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP Budget/Grants Office to review all open grants and performance updates. Assist with closing federal grants in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP accountants. Perform continual reconciliation of multiple federal grants to ensure liquidity of funds. Serve as liaison/consultant between Fiscal Services, program management, and other state/federal agencies. Review expenditures for all program-specific grants and ensure compliance with federal budget requirements. Gather and analyze data from multiple sources to review budget transactions prior to grant closure. Prepare professional accounting reports covering procedures, financial positions, budgets, and operational results. Coordinate, design, and produce federally required and internal financial reports using Excel, Word, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, and OASIS. Prepare annual financial reports for specified programs as required by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Assist external CPA firms during the Single Audit process. Prepare GAAP closing book information and review financial data for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and federal standards. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting. AND Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work. OR Substitutions:
(1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and required experience. Note:
Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment. Other Information / Preferences:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Federal Grants, Project Management (construction), WV Procurement Process, WVOASIS. Other Details
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304. Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. A profile assessment may be required. Some positions require a Motor Vehicle Record check. Applicants may need to file a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23). Ensure you attach documents to the online application. For details, see the online posting or contact applicant services. Benefits information is available through the employer. Applicants should apply online and follow instructions to ensure all parts of the application are completed. Other
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Government Administration
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