Berkeley County, West Virginia
 County Commission 
400 West Stephen Street -- Suite 201
Martinsburg, W. Va. 25401
Government Web Site
for Berkeley County
West Virginia
County Commission  (304) 264 - 1923

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

FINANCE DEPUTY – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

$16,180. (MINIMUM)/FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE

(Full-time;  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE UNTIL: 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2006

 

KIND OF WORK:

Performs general accounting related functions, with emphasis on Accounts Payable, requiring above average experience and/or training in accounting and /or bookkeeping. Direction may be provided by the department head or an elected official.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Verify and process all purchase orders for payment.
Maintain expenditure and revenue control reports.
Enters receipts as necessary.
Reconciles monthly Finance Dept. control reports with other accounts as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining all department records.
Enter monthly distribution figures to the appropriate funds and/or accounts.
Assists in compiling and processing year end reports and forms.
Assists in completing various surveys and forms.
Maintains fixed asset and county inventory control logs.
Performs any other miscellaneous related duty as directed by immediate supervisor, department head, or elected official.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable accounting experience.
Ability to quickly and accurately operate personal computer and accounting software.
Knowledge of proper business English and spelling.
Ability to answer inquires and assist other departments in a courteous manner.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to cross train in other Finance Department related areas to include, Delinquent Land Redemption, Payroll and Purchasing.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, county employees, outside vendors and elected officials.

 

 EXAMINATION  PROCEDURE:

An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
Employment related reference checks
Background investigation
Pre-employment physical to include drug screen (administered after offer of employment).

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

 

APPLICATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

All applications for vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Human Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process. Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to attend a scheduled interview.

 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

The kind of examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each position and may include:

o         an evaluation of training and experience

o         personal and/or group interview

o         written and/or spoken examination(s)

o         performance test(s)

o         a background investigation

o         a physical examination*and

o         a drug test*.

 

*These examinations are administered after offer of employment.

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Berkeley County is an “At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status. The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is considered part of the examination process to determine the employees fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.

 

COMPENSATION:

Berkeley County employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).

 

ANNUAL LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:

(the following is unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)

o         Employees earn 1.50 days of sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.

o         Berkeley County observes 12 paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they occur.

o         Employees accumulate annual leave according to the following schedule:

 

Years of Service                         Days Per Month                          Days Per Year

                0 – 5     years                                      1.25 days                                      15 days

                5 – 10   years                                      1.50 days                                      18 days

                10 – 15 years                                      1.75 days                                      21 days

                15 years plus                                      2.00 days                                      24 days

 

HEALTH, RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:

(some of the benefits may be available to regular part-time employees)

o         Regular employees are required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement Plan

o         Life Insurance is provide to full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.

o         Regular full-time employees may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs and the employee pays for any dependent coverage elected.

o         A deferred compensation program is available.

o         The County provides access to Employee Assistance Programs.

o         Direct deposit is available to any banking institution designated by the employee.

 

 

BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

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