Financial Reporting Specialist - Contribute to the State's financial integrity

Financial Reporting Specialist 1, 2, or 3

About the Opportunity The West Virginia Division of Finance, 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 Financial Reporting Specialist 1, 2, or 3 level—depending on candidate qualifications and experience. This is your chance to contribute to the State’s financial integrity, work with GAAP-based reporting 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 person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Human Resources - Finance Division Department of Administration 2101 Washington Street, East Bldg. 17 - 2nd Floor Charleston, WV 25305 email: DOAHRCOORDINATOR@WV.GOV

Applications will be reviewed for consideration at the level that best matches the applicant’s qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,194.00 - $88,526.00 per year 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person