Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator
- Position Type
- Professional
Qualifications
- Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university including at least 24 hours of coursework in accounting.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to use technology-enhanced and technology-enabled tools and applications.
- Demonstrated, successful experience in accounting and/or human resources is preferred, with experience in government accounting and/or human resources further preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive, maintain, and prepare for payment all payroll-related requests, including regular, extracurricular, extra-duty, and special circumstances payments.
- Monitor and input as necessary any and all information required for the accurate and legal payment of payroll-related requests, including but not limited to pre-employment questionnaires and information relevant to taxes, direct deposit, workers compensation, and retirement.
- Maintain accurate records of and provide information to employees on all Board- and state-sponsored benefits programs, including but not limited to the Public Employees Insurance Agency, the Consolidated Public Retirement Board’s Teachers Retirement System, and Mountaineer Flexible Benefits.
- Provide human resources services to employees and potential employees including on-boarding, benefits counseling, and exit interviews.
- Working with Treasurer / Chief School Business Official, become familiar with all aspects of the finance office including accounts payable and grant accounting so as to provide support in these areas as / if needed.
- Attend relevant trainings, briefings, and other meetings regarding grant programs, including those provided at the regional-, state-, and/or federal-level.
- Maintain communication with county and school administrators as it relates to relevant financial accounts and transactions.
Positions
- Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator (CO)