Accountant/Auditor 3 - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

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***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***

Accountant / Auditor 3

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration

Abandoned Mine Lands Program; Administration

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

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Important note: This position is classified exempt; therefore, it is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity.

We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

The Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML&R) facilitates and oversees the abatement of mining hazards created prior to the passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977.

Examples include mine portals, open shafts, mine fires, subsidence, highwalls, and polluted water.

Duties include:

• Work independently to oversee all federal grants and accounting functions within the Office of AML&R.
• Perform professional accounting work related to state budget, financial reporting, and federal grants management.
• Ensure state and federal financial reports comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Verify that grants are reported accurately and funds are disbursed in accordance with state law and federal requirements.
• Reconcile budgets (draws/expenditures) weekly and perform real-time auditing of pay applications, expenditures, and transactions.
• Correspond with vendors, engineers, project managers, and DEP staff to gather and interpret project information (progress, costs, completion dates, change orders).
• Maintain a database of all payments and spreadsheets for each grant to track spending, project progression, status, and close-out dates.
• Meet with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP Budget/Grants Office to review all open grants and performance updates.
• Assist with closing federal grants in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining and DEP accountants.
• Perform continual reconciliation of multiple federal grants to ensure liquidity of funds.
• Serve as liaison/consultant between Fiscal Services, program management, and other state/federal agencies.
• Review expenditures for all program-specific grants and ensure compliance with federal budget requirements.
• Gather and analyze data from multiple sources to review budget transactions prior to grant closure.
• Prepare professional accounting reports covering procedures, financial positions, budgets, and operational results.
• Coordinate, design, and produce federally required and internal financial reports using Excel, Word, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, and OASIS.
• Prepare annual financial reports for specified programs as required by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
• Assist external CPA firms during the Single Audit process.
• Prepare GAAP closing book information and review financial data for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and federal standards.

Notes:

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify 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.

If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. 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 that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

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

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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in accounting.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work.

OR

Substitutions: (1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted for the training and required experience.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional Information

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Federal Grants, Project Management (construction), WV Procurement Process, WVOASIS