**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
The Transportation Financial Specialist 1 in this position reports to the District Nine Comptroller Office in Greenbrier County. The selected employee performs professional accounting support duties under general supervision and is granted limited latitude for independent action. This classification is also used as the beginning of the professional finance specialist class series. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade 12 T5102N
Processes claims and invoices, accurately calculates and records amounts
Prepares bank deposits and/or checks
Performs routine posting and adjusting to the 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
Enters work hours, status changes, and new employee information, and prepares for payroll processing
Performs financial support work in general accounting and payroll
Reviews and analyzes federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues
Provides information regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll
Reviews annual and sick leave balances.
Prepares and distributes all W-2 information, as well as any W-2 corrections as needed, in conjunction with the WV State Auditor's Office
Duties require routine and specific operations that involve multiple tasks or procedures
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required
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 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.
Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Associate.
