Job Title:   Accounting Assistant II
Division:   Administrative Services
Headquarters:  Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV
Reports To:  Comptroller/Assistant Director Administrative Services 
Supervisory Responsibility:  None
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Nature of Work:

Under general supervision, performs a complete array of paraprofessional accounting and 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:

• Classifies/codes a variety of transactions.
• Reviews accounts, ledgers, claims, invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or similar materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepares bank deposits and/or checks.
• Makes correcting and/or adjusting entries.
• Examines accounting records, i.e. travel expense reimbursement requests to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Prepares and illustrates statements and reports which reflect the relationships among accounts and which require occasional searching and analysis.
• Maintains 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 work of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, operating a computer and other office equipment. Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting laws and regulations of the Department.
• 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 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 experience.

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