Accountant/Auditor 2-OSA-Finance-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
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Accountant/Auditor 1-OSA-Finance-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
OSA - FINANCE
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$37,536 - $65,020
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves helping with basic accounting tasks, like checking and fixing financial records in the state's system, under the guidance of a director.
You'll review daily reports to ensure everything is accurate and follows rules.
It's a good fit for recent graduates with an accounting background who want to start in government finance and are okay with detail-oriented work in West Virginia.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting
- OR Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia
- Entry-level experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or finance (substitutable for up to some semester hours at 1 year per 30 hours)
- Ability to perform under direct supervision
- Skills in balancing, reconciling, and analyzing financial transactions
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, department policies, and procedures for financial compliance
- Commitment to work at least 12 months to qualify for $5,000 appointment incentive (not for current state employees)
Full Job Description
Appointment Incentive for DHHR:- $5,000.00
1 vacancy in Kanawha County
Under direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Accounting, this position will perform entry level accounting duties. It will also assist the Director in balancing and reconciling all financial transactions entered in wvOASIS by the four divisions within the Office of Accounting (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, PCard, and General Accounting and Reporting). It also assists with the reconciliation of transactions by running and analyzing daily reports to be used by the Director to recommend adjusting or correcting entries. Assists in analyzing financial transactions for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal law as well as Department policy and procedures.
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.
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.
OR
Substitution: Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training.
NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.
Additional Information
Appointment Incentive for DHHR:
- $5,000.00
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