<p>Nature of Work</p> <p>The West Virginia Division of Finance is now hiring a Financial Reporting Specialist 1 (FRS 1) in Charleston, WV. This is a great opportunity to work in a position that supports reporting and financial management activities for the state. The FRS 1 will:</p> <ul> <li>Perform professional accounting work at the full-performance level under general supervision. </li><li>Participate in decisions concerning the completion and the presentation of the comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR), the Single Audit, the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP), and preparing work papers, footnotes, and other schedules for the West Virginia ACFR, Single Audit, and the SWCAP. </li><li>Maintains contact with state and federal officers and other accounting personnel on developments and issues in financial accounting and reporting. </li><li>Assist contracted Certified Public Accountants (CPA) performing audits of GAAP state financial statements. </li><li>Participate in the development of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) training for agencies and external auditors of state agencies, preview and recommend state accounting and reporting policies and procedures, and interpret WV Code and GASB statements to ensure that the state reports issued are in compliance with state regulations, GASB statements, and OMB Guidance. </li></ul> <p>As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information may be completed which may include but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment, or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.</p> <p>Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.</p> <p>IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.</p> <p>ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.</p> <p>Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.</p> <p>Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Training:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and may require up to 24 semester hours in accounting. Preference may be given to applicants with CPA certification, a Master of Professional Accountancy or a Master of Business Administration.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Experience:One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in preparing or auditing GAAP based audited financial statements or maintaining accounting systems which support the preparation of GAAP based audited financial statements which included substantial experience with applicable software.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Substitution:Graduate course work in the above areas from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.</p> <ul> <li>The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.* </li></ul> <p>Other Information</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 24 semester hours in Accounting is required.</p>