Accounting Technician I - WV Department of Agriculture - Kanawha Co.

Accounting Technician I - WV Department of Agriculture - Kanawha Co.

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

NC-2703

Department

• Not in the Classified Service, See Posting

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Non-Covered - This Position is Not Covered OR Classified Under the DOP Merit System

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1

WV DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

KANAWHA COUNTY

TO APPLY: CLICK HERE

Job Title: Accounting Technician I

Division: Administrative Services

Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV

Reports To: CFO/Director Administrative Services Division

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Nature of Work:

Under direct supervision, the Accounting Technician I performs entry-level, technical accounting support duties.

Examples of Work

• Serves as department Fleet Coordinator and ensures compliance with Fleet Management Division rules.
• Maintains department's fixed asset records
• Perform basic accounts payable functions, including invoice audit, data entry, filing paid items, and/or vendor table maintenance.
• Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyzes and audits invoices, bills, orders, forms, reports, and documents for accuracy and initiates correction of errors. Identify and correct routine posting errors.
• Perform basic calculations to determine interest, discounts, deductions, and/or other like amounts
• . Perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and basic information reports.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and basic information reports.
• May use Purchasing Card to make purchases and reconcile statements according to policy.
• May prepare bank deposits
• May perform or assist with basic accounts receivable functions, including posting payments, statement preparation, and applying late fees As proficiency in areas of assignment is developed, more complex duties will be assigned with diminished oversight or direction.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Office environment, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, stretching/reaching, keyboarding, manual dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift over 20 pounds. Some travel required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of the operation of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer.
• Ability to detect and correct mathematical errors or refer to the proper person for correction.
• Ability to develop and apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to function proficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year of relevant full-time experience. Familiarity with accounting software or processes preferred. Prior governmental experience preferred.

Substitutions: Licenses/ Certifications: None

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license is required.

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.

• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture.

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Information

Agency:

West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Address:

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.

Job not in the classified service. See the hiring agency for a description of benefits.

Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov