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State of West Virginia

Staff Accountant - Kanawha County

State of West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329

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The Governor’s Office of Administrative Services is seeking a dynamic problem solver to serve as a

Staff Accountant

in a small team‑oriented environment.

This role performs a variety of governmental accounting and record‑keeping functions related to grant disbursements, accounts payable work, budgeting, and procurement. The individual selected will have the opportunity to work in a service‑focused role supporting multiple offices across the entirety of the state’s executive branch.

The ideal candidate will be a detail‑oriented professional with a passion for public service who excels at solving problems and working as part of a collaborative team.

Click the APPLY link to apply online.

IMPORTANT:

You must complete all parts of the application, including the Work Experience section; otherwise you may attach a detailed resume. Please review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.

ATTENTION:

Applicants may provide verification of post‑high‑school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. You may also email them to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S. mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Examples of Work

Perform accounting and record‑keeping functions for disbursements, ensuring all disbursement requests comply with applicable law, rule, and policy.

Draft budget requests and expenditure schedules for the Governor’s Office in the WVOASIS system.

Assist with administration of grant distributions from the Governor’s Office.

Use the WVOASIS platform to complete a variety of financial reporting.

Perform accounts payable work for the Governor’s Office.

Serve as the backup to the Administrative Coordinator and complete payroll accounting on an as‑needed basis.

Work Environment

Collaborative team‑oriented environment with a focus on public service and problem solving.

On‑site position located at the West Virginia State Capital Building.

Full‑time with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or four years of clearly demonstrated experience in governmental accounting.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of the WVOASIS system and demonstrated experience completing financial reporting in this platform.

Clearly demonstrated work history of governmental accounting, budgeting, and grant administration.

A complete work history is required to qualify you for this position; please provide full details of all past employment.

Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.

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