Transportation Financial Specialist Senior - Lewis County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Weston, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced accounting support duties. The incumbent is responsible for posting complex journal entries that require the use of specialized accounting procedures, reviewing and approving financial documents in wvOASIS, assisting the supervisor in preparing agency budgets, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations. Performs related work as required. This position is classified-exempt and at-will.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience
Knowledge of account laws and regulations of agency
Knowledge of the basic mathematical computations
Knowledge of automated computer systems
Ability to detect and correct errors in arithmetic or to refer to proper source for correction
Ability to gather and compile data for use in financial reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.
Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

Classifies/codes a variety of transactions that require considerable knowledge
Reviews and approves financial documents in wvOASIS
Performs complex reconciliations, transfers funds, and balances multiple accounts
Examines accounting records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions
Prepares and illustrates specialized statements and reports that reflect the relationships among accounts, and which require steady searching and analysis
Makes complex journal entries and other transactions that require the use of specialized accounting procedures
Assists supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and/or developing cost projections
Contacts associates and administrators to resolve problems with more complex accounts
Makes recommendations on the development or revision of agency policies and procedures
May assign account/department codes
Trains, leads, and/or reviews the work of subordinate staff
Leads others with difficult and/or complex financial work in general accounting and payroll
Creates and interprets varied reports, computer-generated materials, and related data
Advises agencies on federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues
Advises agencies and develops instructions regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll; interprets and explains rules and regulations involving payroll
Approves annual and sick leave accrual changes when necessary in the human resources/payroll system