Job Details

Salary: $41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DAS2700008 PSA
Department: DHS - Division of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

Nature of Work
The West Virginia Division of Administrative Services is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant/Auditor 3. Operating under general supervision at the full-performance level, this position is primarily responsible for the financial administration of assigned federal and state grants within the Division of Administrative Services. The core focus of this role involves the monthly review, validation, and authorization of fund distributions to sub-grantees. To ensure seamless operations, the administrator will frequently collaborate with criminal justice program specialists to proactively resolve any issues or deficiencies. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a backup for executing grant fund withdrawals and deposits, assist in onboarding and training new accounting staff, and perform other related duties as assigned.

We are looking for a motivated individual that possess a strong working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and related auditing standards. Success requires exceptional organizational skills, with the proven ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a dynamic environment. Building strong working relationships is essential, so the candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills when engaging with internal staff, outside agencies, and the general public. Furthermore, because this role involves highly sensitive data, the administrator must exercise strict confidentiality regarding sub-grantee grant information and any associated personally identifiable information (PII).

This role involves highly sensitive data, the administrator must exercise strict confidentiality regarding sub-grantee grant information and any associated personally identifiable information (PII). Technical proficiency is a key component of the daily workflow. The candidate must be skilled in using Microsoft Office and Google applications to manage administrative tasks.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and will be subject to a comprehensive criminal history records check. To determine suitability for the position, an extensive inquiry into job-related information will be completed; this may include, but is not limited to, reviews of criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, past employment history, and education and training credentials. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or the subsequent discovery of disqualifying information will result in the immediate denial of transfer or employment, irrespective of when that information is discovered.
Minimum 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.
Other Information
NOTE: An additional one (1) year of experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and/or finance may substitute for the required accounting semester hours at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.***
*Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting.ANDExperience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work.ORSubstitutions: (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.Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR THE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS. You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES.Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.Please note the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definition of "professional" level work:"Professional - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories,

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting AND at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing work.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting *AND* a Master's degree in accounting.
• I have certification or registration as a Public Accounting in the state of West Virginia.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

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If you have a Bachelor's degree with twenty-four 24 semester hours in accounting, please list your accounting courses here (Please note: All college/university education must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@wv.gov)If you qualify by having certification or registration as a Public Accountant in the state of West Virginia, please enter "CPA" here.
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If you have certification or registration as a Public Accountant in the State of West Virginia, please list your license number and information here for online verification. If not, please type "NONE" here.
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How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional accounting, statutory accounting or auditing experience do you have?Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume.Also, please keep in mind the definition of "professional" level accounting experience as defined above.

• I have less than two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• I have two (2) but less than three (3) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• I have three (3) but less than five (5) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• I have five (5) but less than seven (7) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• I have seven (7) but less than nine (9) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• I have nine (9) or more years of professional accounting or auditing experience.

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Do you have any of the following advanced training or certifications? Please select all that apply.

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA)
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
• I have completed a graduate certificate program in forensic accounting and fraud investigation.
• I do not have any of the above advanced training or certifications.

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:Unofficial transcriptsHigh school diplomas or transcriptsBirth certificatesSocial Security CardsDriver's LicensesPassportsThese documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

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