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The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is actively recruiting college accounting graduates, or graduate students to work full-time in our Chief Inspector Division. If you’re interested in beginning or continuing a career in governmental accounting please contact the WVSAO.

• 2022 Looking for a Career in Government Accounting

Education

Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Accounting

Accreditation

Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and Certified Government Financial Managers shall be considered additional qualifications for the position.

Salary

$40,000+ depending on experience and accreditation

Location

Positions open throughout West Virginia

Job Description

Audit local governments and subdivisions in accordance with professional standards; prepare audit documentation, audit reports and findings. Includes audits performed in accordance with OMB requirements. Meet with government officials and advise management. Daily travel required and overnight travel may be necessary. Training period approximately 4 to 6 months.

Education

High School degree; Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, business information systems or a related field is a plus.

Experience and Skills

Full-time experience in wvOASIS - Financial Accounts Payable is desired.

Salary

$33,000 to $37,500

Location

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Main Capitol Building

Job Description

The position requires reviewing payment requests submitted electronically in the wvOASIS system by all state agencies and higher education institutions to ensure all associated expenditures are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and other governing instruments. The position requires a working knowledge in Microsoft Office. The job requires an individual to follow both verbal and written instructions and to be a self-motivated learner. The position also requires an individual to have positive customer service skills to assist agencies with routine travel questions and issues; and the willingness to be a team player to accomplish a common goal.

The West Virginia State Auditor's Office, Auditing Division, has an immediate opening for an individual to fill a full-time position of Audit Clerk.

Education

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, business information systems or a related field. Substitution: Full-time experience in wvOASIS - Financial Accounts Payable may be considered equivalent to educational credentials.

Experience and Skills

Full-time experience in wvOASIS - Financial Accounts Payable is desired

Salary

Negotiable

Location

1900 Kanawha Boulevard East,
Main Capitol Building

Job Description

The position requires reviewing payment requests submitted electronically in the wvOASIS system by all state agencies in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the West Virginia State Auditor's Office, Legislative Rule Title 155, State Purchasing Division guidelines and West Virginia code. The supporting documentation must meet contractual agreements, grant award, purchase orders and/or other binding agreement requirements. The position requires a working knowledge in Microsoft Office with a proficiency in Excel. The job requires an individual to follow both verbal and written instructions and to be a self-motivated learner. The position also requires an individual to have positive customer service skills and the willingness to be a team player to accomplish a common goal.