Salary: $1,561.54 - $2,248.08 BiweeklyLocation : Charleston, WVJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: DOT25FN003BDivision: West Virginia Department of TransportationDistrict/Subdivision: Finance DivisionOpening Date: 10/02/2024Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM EasternNature of Work The Transportation Financial Specialist 1 performs professional accounting support duties. This position will serve in the Purchase/Travel Payments Section. This class is also used as the beginning of the professional finance specialist class series. Performs work under general supervision and is granted limited latitude for independent action. Performs related work as required.Pay Grade 12Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Processes claims and invoices, accurately calculates and records amounts
- Prepares bank deposits and/or checks
- Performs routine posting and adjusting to ledger
- Identifies and corrects own routine posting errors
- Classifies/codes according to a chart of accounts
- Prepare and process journal vouchers
- Perform reconciliations of data, batch reports, bank reconciliations, etc.
- Maintains accounting records; gathers data and prepares financial statements and reports from records maintained
- Contacts associates, administrators, and the general public in order to obtain information, discuss changes in documents, or resolve routine problems with accounts
- Duties require routine and specific operations that involve multiple tasks or procedures
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of organizational structure, chain of command, and functions of the Department of Transportation
- Knowledge of records processing and maintenance procedures and systems
- Ability to follow established rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines with accuracy in a timely manner
- Ability to operate standard computer programs and software and agency specific programs
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to independently carry out assignments
- Ability to interact with co-workers, and agency employees to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Required Education and Experience REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- No experience required for this position.
Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Associate.Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work SchedulesTraining Opportunities Promotion Opportunities Public Employees' Retirement System:
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.Deferred CompensationHealth Insurance Enrollment Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,Disability Insurance and more. Life Insurance Credit Union Employee Discounts