ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I (Guthrie Agricultural Center, Guthrie, WV)

: West Virginia Department of Agriculture Position Description Job Title: Accounting Technician I Division: Adminstrative Services Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV Reports To: Comptroller/Assistant Director Administrative Services Supervisory Responsibility: None FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Nature of Work: Under direct supervision, the Accounting Technician I performs entry-level, technical accounting support duties. Examples of Work:

• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyzes and audits invoices, bills, orders, forms, reports, and documents for accuracy and initiates correction of errors.
• Identify and correct routine posting errors.
• Perform basic calculations to determine interest, discounts, deductions, and/or other like amounts.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and basic information reports.
• Performs office management functions including ordering supplies, researching, or evaluating potential office equipment for purchase, and/or making necessary maintenance requests for items in need of repair or upgrade.
• Receives, logs, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail depending on the content or nature.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls, takes messages and complaints, and gives information to the caller regarding the services and procedures of the organizational unit.
• Perform basic accounts payable functions, including invoice audit, data entry, filing paid items, and/or vendor table maintenance.
• Assist in maintenance of accounting and/or asset records.
• May use Purchasing Card to make purchases and reconcile statements according to policy.
• May prepare bank deposits
• May perform or assist with basic accounts receivable functions, including posting payments, statement preparation, and applying late fees
• As proficiency in areas of assignment is developed, more complex duties will be assigned with diminished oversight or direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Office environment, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, stretching/reaching, keyboarding, manual dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift over 20 pounds. Some travel required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of the operation of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
• Ability to detect and correct mathematical errors or refer to the proper person for correction.
• Ability to develop and apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to function proficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of relevant full-time experience. Familiarity with accounting software or processes preferred. Prior governmental experience preferred. Substitutions: Licenses/ Certifications: None Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture.

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees. West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.