Job Title: 
Division:

Accounting Technician II - P00027
Administrative Services

Headquarters:

Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To:

Assistant Director, Administrative Services

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Nature of Work:

Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician II performs a complete array of paraprofessional accounting support duties. Responsible for performing moderately complex posting, encumbering of funds, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations.

Examples of Work:

• Classify/code a variety of transactions and utilize wvOASIS ERP system for processing.
• Review accounts, ledgers, claims, invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or similar materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare bank deposits and/or checks.
• Make correcting and/or adjusting entries.
• Examine accounting records, i.e. travel expense reimbursement requests to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verify calculations and ensure accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Prepare and illustrate statements and reports which reflect the relationships among accounts, and which require occasional searching and analysis.
• Maintain accounting records; gathers data and prepares financial statements and reports from records maintained.
• May assist supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and developing cost projections.
• May train and review the work of others.
• Make entries to account for purchased assets, including modifications and dispositions.
• Coordinates under supervision agency physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Office environment, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, stretching/reaching, keyboarding, manual dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift over 20 pounds.  Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting laws and regulations of the Department.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting processes.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of an automated computer accounting system.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
• Ability to detect and correct errors in arithmetic.
• Ability to gather and compile data for use in financial reports.
• Ability to follow directions, both verbally and in writing, as well as following established procedures and training materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to train and review the work of others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Three years of relevant, progressively complex experience related to bookkeeping, accounting, or a related area is required. Experience with wvOASIS, government booking and accounting is desirable.

Substitutions:

N/A

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A