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WV Conservation Agency (State)

Fiscal Services Manager

WV Conservation Agency (State), Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329


Vacancy Announcement

Title:

Fiscal Services Manager

Salary Range:

$51,750.00-$63,250.00

Location:

Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie255 Gus R. DouglassCharleston, WV 25312

Submit Resume to:

vacancies@wvca.us or Indeed

Announcement closes:

Open until filled.

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Nature of Work:

The Fiscal Services Manager (FSM) oversees operations related to the West Virginia Conservation Agency’s (WVCA) fiscal operations. This includes budget analysis and preparation, expenditure schedule preparation, accounts payable and receivable, procurement, development of internal controls, monitoring, and reporting. The FSM supervises professional, technical, and clerical employees and performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an indoor office environment, sitting, standing, walking, using a computer and other office equipment, performing calculations, and communicating orally and in writing. Some travel with overnight stays may be required. Work requires acute attention to detail and ability to work under pressure of deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data.

Processes requests for district budget information.

Assists the Fiscal and HR Administrator with the development of policies and procedures.

Develops and implements the accounting systems.

Ensures efficient use of manpower and professional work standards.

Conducts research for the accounting needs of conservation districts.

Develops and interprets guidelines and training examples for current accounting software.

Develops/maintains computer spreadsheets for financial analysis.

Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of various programs; analyzes financial records for completeness and accuracy to determine compliance with state and federal laws as well as with national accounting and auditing standards.

Performs extensive proofreading in reviewing conservation district budget documents.

Prepares conservation district financial documents such as journals, vouchers, warrants, expenses, revenues, reconciliations, disbursements, summaries, financial schedules, and transactions.

Oversees implementation of State Conservation Committee accounting procedures in conservation districts.

Manages accounting staff that prepares conservation district financial documents.

Provides assistance in leading and training employees in the maintenance of proprietary ledgers, budgetary control ledgers, reports of allotment balances, and preparing financial statements.

Provides assistance to agency staff on current accounting systems.

Provides training to agency staff on accounting theory and financial statement interpretation.

Reviews a variety of professional accounting and other reports related to policies, procedures, investments, financial positions, and operational results.

Reviews prior audit reports and financial statements of the conservation districts.

Assists conservation districts in the preparation of tax documents such as 1099s.

Researches tax issues related to the preparation of 1099s.

Oversees contracting of projects through conservation districts.

Manages the procurement process of the agency and ensures compliance with state procurement guidelines.

Prepares reports from wvOASIS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to provide leadership; coach, train, supervise staff; and manage resources to carry out WVCA and conservation district programs and accomplish targeted goals.

Knowledge of database principles and/or computerized accounting applications.

Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.

Knowledge of governmental budgetary processes and applicable guidelines.

Knowledge of mathematical techniques used in the collection, review and presentation of data.

Knowledge of procedures for initiation, development, accomplishment, and evaluation of public programs or services.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing.

Skill in Microsoft Office Suite software.

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting records.

Ability to analyze financial statements and identify trends and deviations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare written reports in a clear, concise form.

Ability to provide leadership, training, and professional guidance to staff.

Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, budgeting, or related fields.Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time paid professional experience in financial operations, accounting, auditing, cost analysis, or governmental accounting.Experience Substitution:

CPA or master’s degree plus three (3) years of experience.

Additional Requirements:

Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Physical ability to lift and maneuver 40 lbs.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Pre-employment law enforcement background investigation.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$57,500.00 - $63,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Military leave

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

Office

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

No nights

No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

Charleston, WV 25312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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