Accounting Specialist

General Description Under general supervision, performs complex accounting responsibilities related to client finances and worker expenditures. Must manage time-sensitive client finances related to foster children accounts, and billing assistance with clothing. Reviews accounts, ledgers, claims, invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or similar materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations. Prepares bank deposits and/or checks. Maintains and gathers data and prepares moderate to complex financial statements and reports from records maintained. Aid social service employees in reconciling their travel expenses and P-Card purchases. Must work closely with the State Auditor's office, State Fiduciary Office, Social Security Office, and state vendors. Posting Number BSS27BJ004 Location County(ies) of work: Berkeley Position Number(s) 0511PO1146 Example Of Duties And Responsibilities Manage travel on behalf of social service staff including arranging, booking flights, rental cars, and hotel stays and paying for the services. Gather necessary documents and reconcile p-card charges for all social service staff travel. Organize receipts, travel information, etc. Responsible for maintaining information for audit purposes. Prepare or assist staff travel reimbursement forms for per diem, personal vehicle travel, hotel stays, and any other employee p-card charges. Secure employee signature and submit for payment processing through the Oasis system. Follow up on processing to ensure timeliness of payments. Reconcile gas charges for multiple county pool vehicles. Management of pool vehicles including serving as point person for rental agency contracts. Upkeep and maintenance for vehicles. Schedule for regular service or as needed. Maintain current monthly vehicle records and required logs. Develop office procedure at the direction of the local manager for vehicle use. Evaluate procedure and make recommendations to managers. Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience Two (2) years of full time or equivalent part time clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or related experience. Internal Applicants Only One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an Office Associate or Secretary may substitute for the required experience. Substitution Information Additional education may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart . About The Organization The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr