Top 11 Payroll accountant Jobs in Charleston, Wv

Transportation Financial Specialist Senior - Kanawha County
West Virginia Department of Transportation —Charleston, WV
- $50,844.14 - $73,244.08 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Accountant-WV Higher Education Policy Commission-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia —Kanawha County, WV
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Research
1d
PAYROLL TAX MANAGER
Palco —Charleston, WV
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Research
- 3 years
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
9d
System Accountant-AP -- Accounting & Fin Reporting -- General Hospital
CAMC Health System —Charleston, WV
- Overtime
- Hospital
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
Accountant Financial Analyst-WV Enterprise Resource Planning-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia —Kanawha County, WV
- Email
- Microsoft Word
- ERP systems
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
1d
Accountant Financial Analyst
West Virginia Enterprise Resource Planning Board —Charleston, WV
- Email
- Microsoft Word
- ERP systems
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant
West Virginia Public Broadcasting —Charleston, WV
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fully Remote GovCon Senior Accountant (Unanet required) - Up to $105k salary
Leading Path Consulting —United States
- $75,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Transportation Financial Specialist Senior - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation -
Charleston, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,844.14 - $73,244.08 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$50,844.14 - $73,244.08 Annually

Location

District 1, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27D1011A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 1

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Financial Specialist Senior will report to the District 1 Comptroller Office. This position performs advanced accounting support duties. The incumbent is responsible for posting complex journal entries that require the use of specialized accounting procedures, review and approve financial documents in wvOASIS, assisting the supervisor in preparing agency budgets, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 16
T5104N

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Classifies/codes a variety of transactions that require considerable knowledge
Review and approve financial documents in wvOASIS
Complex reconciliations, transfers funds, and balances multiple accounts
Examines accounting records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions
Prepares and illustrates specialized statements and reports that reflect the relationships among accounts, and which require steady searching and analysis
Makes complex journal entries and other transactions that require the use of specialized accounting procedures
Assists supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and/or developing cost projections
Contact associates and administrators to resolve problems with more complex accounts
Makes recommendations on the development or revision of agency policies and procedures
May assign account/department codes
Train, lead, and/or review the work of subordinate staff
Leads others with difficult and/or complex financial work in general accounting and payroll
Creates and interprets varied reports, computer-generated materials, and related data
Advises agencies on federal and state regulations and local provisions regarding salary and benefit issues
Advises agencies and develops instructions regarding procedures and methods involved in processing payroll; interprets and explains rules and regulations involving payroll
Approves annual and sick leave accrual changes when necessary in the human resources/payroll system
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of account laws and regulations of agency
Knowledge of the basic mathematical computations
Knowledge of automated computer systems
Ability to detect and correct errors in arithmetic or to refer to proper source for correction
Ability to gather and compile data for use in financial reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid accounting, bookkeeping, budget, or business experience.
Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Transportation Financial Specialist 2.

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