Accountant

Job Details P-2026-011-2 Professional Accountant JobID: 72375 Position Type: Administration (Operations)/ Professional Accountant Date Posted: 8/25/2026 Location: Mingo County Board Office Closing Date: 09/01/2026 County: Mingo County Schools DATE POSTED: Augsut 25, 2026 DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: September 1, 2026 4pm Title: Professional Accountant Reports To: Superintendent and/or designee; Business Manager/Treasurer Central Office 240 Days SALARY: Per Mingo County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience Qualifications Possess CPA, MA, or BA in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting or other related Business area. Need 24 hours in Accounting Courses 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 assistindependent 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 Other duties as assigned Must be able to pass a background check Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensory disability or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment practices (See West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373). Please report any concerns to the Title IX Coordinators: Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools 110 Cinderella Road Williamson, WV 25661 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: Rocky View email address on click.appcast.io or Leah Wireman:-View email address on click.appcast.io (The coordinators also serve as Compliance Officers for non-sexual harassment, 504/ADA). If you have web accessibility issues, please contact: Virginia Lee Taylor-Mounts @ View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr