Accounting Technician 4

Salary : $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually

Location : WV, WV

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 9202

Department : Accounting

Opening Date : 03 / 06 / 2025

Description

Under general supervision, performs advanced accounting support duties. The incumbent is responsible for posting complex journal entries that require the use of specialized accounting procedures, assisting the supervisor in preparing agency budgets, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations. Performs related work as required. This is a full-time position with state benefits.

Job Duties

Classifies / codes a variety of transactions which may require considerable knowledge. Transfers funds and balances multiple accounts such as hospital billing. Examines accounting records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions. Prepares and illustrates specialized statements and reports which reflect the relationships among accounts and which require steady searching and analysis. Makes complex journal entries and other transactions which require use of specialized accounting procedures. Maintains accounting records; gathers data and prepares complex financial statements and reports from records maintained. Assists supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and / or developing cost projections. Contacts associates, administrators, and general public in order to obtain information, discuss changes in documents, or resolve problems with more complex accounts. Makes recommendations on the development or revision of agency policies and procedures. May assign account / department codes. May train Accounting Technicians and subordinate staff. May lead and review work of other Accounting Technicians.

Qualifications

Training : Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Experience : Four years of full time or equivalent part time paid bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.

Substitution : Successful completion of college-level accounting courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of three semester hours equals six months experience; OR Successful completion of related business school or vocational training may be substituted for the experience through an established formula.

Special Requirements : Ability to complete a successful background check. A valid driver's license may be required.

Additional Information

Paygrade : PG 10 (32,862 - 56,373)

As an agency of State Government, the West Virginia State Police provides a wide variety of benefits to it's employees. As a WV public employee, some benefits are mandatory to all public employees, while some are completely voluntary. Some benefits are free to employees while others require a monthly premium.

Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA website at

Life Insurance :

• PEIA offers $10,000 life insurance policies for all fulltime employees. PEIA also offers Optional Life Insurance of varying amounts that include $5,000 to $500,000 worth of coverage, subject to an insurability screening. For first time PEIA participants, PEIA allows up to $100,000 of Optional Life Insurance coverage for employees to enroll without the insurability screening. PEIA offers Dependent Life coverage, please visit the PEIA website for plans and pricing
• The WV State Police also offers a $4,000 life insurance policy through UNUM Provident Life Insurance.

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Additional Benefits :

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