Transportation Financial Associate - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Charleston, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs entry-level accounting support duties under close supervision. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining accounting records, preparing daily reports, data entry journal voucher corrections in wvOASIS, monitoring federal projects, and other duties as assigned. Performs related work as required. This position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
Knowledge of basic mathematical computations.
Knowledge of the basic operation of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
Ability to follow basic step-by-step instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with others.
Valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Trainee.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain accounting records.
Prepare daily reports.
Perform data entry and journal voucher corrections in wvOASIS.
Monitor federal projects.
Process claims and invoices, accurately calculate, and record amounts.
Prepare bank deposits and/or checks.
Perform routine posting and adjusting to the ledger.
Identify and correct routine posting errors.
Classify/code according to a chart of accounts.
Perform routine batch reports.
Gather data from maintained accounting records.
Contact associates, administrators, and the general public to obtain information or discuss changes in documents.
Provide financial support, work in general accounting, and payroll.
Review and analyze federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues.
Provide information and instruction regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll; interpret and explain rules and regulations involving payroll.
Analyze and maintain annual and sick leave balances.
Reconcile, prepare, and distribute all W-2 information, as well as any W-2 corrections as needed, in conjunction with the WV State Auditor's Office.
Approve, track, enter, and request information regarding employee benefits management.