Great Opportunity
The FARS Unit is seeking detail-oriented, motivated accounting professionals to join our financial reporting team. This is a unique recruitment offering the flexibility to hire at the FRS 1, 2, or 3 level—Depending on qualifications and experience.
Date Posted
September 03, 2025
Type
Full Time
Location
Charleston, WV
Financial Reporting Specialist (multiple levels)
This is your chance to contribute to the State’s financial integrity, work with GAAP-basedreporting and wvOASIS, and grow in a supportive environment.
Why Join Us? • Impactful Work: Contribute to the preparation of statewide financial reports that support government transparency. • Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with GAAP, wvOASIS, and high-level audit processes. • Career Progression: Opportunities to grow into advanced financial reporting and supervisory roles. • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside skilled professionals, CPAs, and auditors. • Competitive Pay & Benefits: State employment offers robust health, retirement, and leave benefits. • This position includes scheduled pay increases at defined time milestones based on tenure.
Position Levels Financial Reporting Specialist 1 (Entry-Level Professional) • Review and edit agency accounting books for GAAP compliance. • Assist agencies in preparing financial statements and disclosures. • Provide training and support on GAAP and wvOASIS policies. • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (with up to 24 hours in accounting) plus 1 year of GAAP-based financial reporting or auditing experience. Graduate coursework may substitute. Preference for CPA, CGFM, MPA, or MBA. • Salary Range: $41,194 – $71,789 annually.
Financial Reporting Specialist 2 (Experienced Professional) • Approve GAAP adjustments, footnotes, and financial reports. • Assist with RFPs for outside auditors and oversee contracted CPA audit work. • Train agencies in GAAP and wvOASIS usage. • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (with up to 24 hours in accounting) plus 2 years of GAAP-based reporting or accounting systems experience. Graduate coursework or CPA certification may substitute. Preference for CPA, CGFM, MPA, or MBA. • Salary Range: $45,657 – $80,045 annually.
Financial Reporting Specialist 3 (Advanced/Senior Professional) • Lead statewide financial reporting and systems projects. • Oversee preparation of comprehensive financial statements and policy statements. • Serve as liaison with auditors, state agencies, and officials. • Supervise and mentor Financial Reporting Specialists and staff. • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (with up to 24 hours in accounting) plus 3 years progressive experience, including work at the FRS 1 and FRS 2 levels. CPA or graduate coursework may substitute. Preference for CPA, CGFM, MPA, or MBA. • Salary Range: $50,242 – $88,526 annually.
How to Apply Interested candidates should apply by submitting a DOP Job Application or resume directly to the contact listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.
Human Resources - Finance Division Department of Administration 2101 Washington Street, East Charleston, WV 25305 email: DOAHRCOORDINATOR@WV.GOV
Applications will be reviewed for consideration at the level that best matches the applicant’s qualifications.
Note: Only two positions will be filled from this posting.
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