About the Department

The Accountant/Auditor 4 position within the Office of Shared Administration is a lead-level role responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance of the Departments sub-recipient organizations. The primary focus of the role is the detailed review of sub-recipient audit reports to ensure the financial statements align with the GAAP and meet all federal and state reporting.

Key responsibilities include resolving sub-recipient audit findings through direct communication with stakeholders, managing the departments state accountability mandates via systems like WVOASIS and CRM, and acting as a technical liaison for sub-recipient agencies and their CPA firms.

Additionally, the incumbent serves as a lead worker and mentor, overseeing a team of three full-time employees by delegating assignments, reviewing work, and providing training to support staff development and ensure the Department complies with their requirements of a pass-through entity.

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Position Duties

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 of agency/entity.
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, disbursement, 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 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
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 computer especially in the area of accounting spreadsheet applications.
Skill in the use of a calculator.
Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
Ability to develop and prepare audit schedules and working papers.
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use sound technical judgment in determining the accuracy and completeness of financial information obtained.
Ability to supervise subordinate employees effectively, serving as a leader and example.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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.

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 Qualifications

Benefits

: State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

Employer: West Virginia
Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone: (304) 558-3950
Website: http://personnel.wv.gov