WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
Lead Accountant Auditor
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Kimberly Boyle, SHRM-CP, SHRM TA Specialty Credential
Talent Acquisition Specialist at West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities and Human Services
Appointment Incentive for DHHR: $5,000.00
Position Overview This is a lead Accountant Auditor 4 position responsible for advanced accounting and auditing functions at the full performance level for multiple offices within the Department of Health. The successful candidate will oversee the budgeting and spending of federal, state, and other funds for the Department of Health, ensuring compliance with federal, state, or contract rules and regulations. This role involves compiling and presenting financial reports to program staff and agency leadership, as well as preparing, monitoring, and entering program budgets within the WVOASIS system.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development of policies and procedures; develop and install accounting/auditing systems.
Conduct research into the accounting needs of the agency/entity.
Conduct audits of a sensitive nature, and/or fraud and/or special compliance review with internal control evaluations and recommendations and/or investigations of sensitive agency activities or activities of grantees for funds with federal/state requirements relating to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and other anti-discrimination compliance requirements.
Prepare or review a variety of professional accounting and other reports relating to policies, procedures, investments, financial positions, and operational results.
Write and review audit programs; test accounting records and related reconciliations; develop sampling and other techniques of evaluation; prepare reports of auditors' findings, recommendations, and conclusions; assist in explaining findings and recommendations to grantee organizations and agency officials.
Review prior audit reports and financial statements
Analyze complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions; evaluate and approve selection of information to be included in reports of examination.
Prepare or supervise preparation of complex accounting and operational reports and supporting financial documents, expenses, revenues, reconciliations, disbursements, summaries, and general vouchers and transactions; analyze variances.
Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs; analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards.
Consult with the accounting agency on accounting procedures and problem resolution.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
Assist investigators or federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in conducting specialized fraud investigations.
May supervise and review work completed by Accounting Technicians and other office support staff.
May train lower-level accountants/auditors to prepare financial documents such as journals, vouchers, warrants, financial schedules, and reports, and in implementation of departmental procedures.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.
Proficiency in auditing techniques and internal control evaluations.
Experience with federal and state regulations governing grant funding and financial compliance.
Familiarity with the WVOASIS system is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 WV.
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.
Other Information Appointment Incentive for DHHR: $5,000.00
An additional one (1) year of experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and/or finance may substitute for the required accounting semester hours at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty semester hours.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Government Administration
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Tuition assistance
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Position Overview This is a lead Accountant Auditor 4 position responsible for advanced accounting and auditing functions at the full performance level for multiple offices within the Department of Health. The successful candidate will oversee the budgeting and spending of federal, state, and other funds for the Department of Health, ensuring compliance with federal, state, or contract rules and regulations. This role involves compiling and presenting financial reports to program staff and agency leadership, as well as preparing, monitoring, and entering program budgets within the WVOASIS system.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development of policies and procedures; develop and install accounting/auditing systems.
Conduct research into the accounting needs of the agency/entity.
Conduct audits of a sensitive nature, and/or fraud and/or special compliance review with internal control evaluations and recommendations and/or investigations of sensitive agency activities or activities of grantees for funds with federal/state requirements relating to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and other anti-discrimination compliance requirements.
Prepare or review a variety of professional accounting and other reports relating to policies, procedures, investments, financial positions, and operational results.
Write and review audit programs; test accounting records and related reconciliations; develop sampling and other techniques of evaluation; prepare reports of auditors' findings, recommendations, and conclusions; assist in explaining findings and recommendations to grantee organizations and agency officials.
Review prior audit reports and financial statements
Analyze complex administrative and technical problems and formulate suggested improvements or solutions; evaluate and approve selection of information to be included in reports of examination.
Prepare or supervise preparation of complex accounting and operational reports and supporting financial documents, expenses, revenues, reconciliations, disbursements, summaries, and general vouchers and transactions; analyze variances.
Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of various programs; analyze financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards.
Consult with the accounting agency on accounting procedures and problem resolution.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
Assist investigators or federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in conducting specialized fraud investigations.
May supervise and review work completed by Accounting Technicians and other office support staff.
May train lower-level accountants/auditors to prepare financial documents such as journals, vouchers, warrants, financial schedules, and reports, and in implementation of departmental procedures.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.
Proficiency in auditing techniques and internal control evaluations.
Experience with federal and state regulations governing grant funding and financial compliance.
Familiarity with the WVOASIS system is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 WV.
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.
Other Information Appointment Incentive for DHHR: $5,000.00
An additional one (1) year of experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and/or finance may substitute for the required accounting semester hours at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty semester hours.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Government Administration
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Tuition assistance
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