Professional Accountant bei West Virginia K-12 Jobs

DATE POSTED:      October 16, 2025
DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION:     Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
 

Professional Accountant

• Central Office
• 261Days

 SALARY:      Per Mingo County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience
 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at : https://mingoboe.schoolspring.com/  
 
Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on the application process please contact Human Resources at 304-235-3333
 
TITLE:  Professional Accountant  

REPORTS TO:    Superintendent and/or designee; Business Manager/Treasurer
 
QUALIFICATIONS:          
 
The successful applicant for this position shall have:

• Possess CPA, MA, or BA in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting or other related Business area.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of preparation and management of budgets.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments.
• Computer and technology skills to include competency in programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, WVEIS and other computer programs.
• Excellent previous evaluations, attendance, punctuality and references.
• Previous West Virginia Board of Education experience preferred.
• Evidence of ability to adhere to federal, state and local laws and policies.
• Skill in practice of good public relations with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff members and the general public.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in establishing and maintaining good office practice.
• Any additional combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• In consultation with the Treasurer, the Professional Accountant works with financial accounting functions of the Board including but not limited to accounts payable, benefits, purchasing, payroll, accounts receivable and fixed assets.
• Gain a working computer knowledge that includes but not limited to Employee Management System (payroll system), Financial Management System (accounts payable and accounts receivable) and Human Resource Management System on WVEIS and the accounting program used by the individual schools. 
• Gain a working knowledge of WVDE Purchasing Policies for purchasing responsibilities.
• Assist in developing improved financial accounting procedures for the various programs in the county.
• Assist in the audits and reconciliations of the individual schools and/or assist independent auditors with audits of the county and individual schools.
• Assist in all aspects of purchasing card procedures.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and annual financial statements.
• Assist in monthly closing and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist in preparation of the first and second month certified list.
• Assist in the training of new personnel on accounting related procedures.
• Attend local and state meetings as requested.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the superintendent or immediate supervisor may from time to time assign. 
• Monitor the Workers Compensation claims, medical leave and/or Family Medical Leave Act