Accountant Jobs in West Virginia

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Senior Accounting Officer - Coporate Accounting

  • Fairmont, WV
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fairmont, WV
  • 9 hours ago

SUMMARY: Maintains an accounting system that fairly presents the financial position of the company. Interfaces with management and use professional judgement supplementing accounting policy and...

Accountant - Services

  • Charleston, WV
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 18 hours ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Accountant 3-Fin

  • Charleston, WV
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 18 hours ago

When you combine Oracles **_\#1 ERP financial system_** with its **_Best-in-Class_** Global Controllers Finance Organization (GCO) team, anything is possible. Our accomplished finance...

Secretary II/III/Accountant II

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Secretary II/III/Accountant II Pay Grade: E/F (Min. $31,228- Max. $46,966 plus Accountant Supplement of $1,000.00) based upon classification and years of experience Benefits: C ompetitive...

Accountant/Auditor 4 - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago

OR Substitutions: (1) Master's degree in accounting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. (2) Certification or registration as a Public Accountant in West Virginia may be substituted...

Transportation Accountant/Auditor - Kanwaha County

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for making basic journal entries, monitoring and reviewing budgets and expenditure schedules, making adjusting entries to general ledger accounts, gathering data and preparing financial...

Budget Analyst 1 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago

Nature of Work ***This Job Opportunity is in the Classified - Exempt Service *** Administration Section/Charleston Headquarters This position supports the Budget and Fiscal Services unit in a...

Executive Secretary / Accountant (Service 260) JobID: 46040 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Board of Education County:   Marshall County Schools ...

Secretary II/Accountant II (Halftime)

  • WV
  • 4 days ago
  • WV
  • 4 days ago

Secretary II/Accountant II (Halftime) JobID: 46116 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary Date Posted: 6/25/2025 Location: Randolph County Schools Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 07/01/2025...

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 4 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Accountant/Auditor 4 - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago

Duties include: Lead accountant/auditor of the budget section, training, guiding and approving work of accounting staff....

Secretary/Accountant e (S1529) 210 Days

  • Hurricane, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Hurricane, WV
  • 9 days ago

assigned to the Secretary/Accountant are addressed in an efficient and effective manner....

Secretary III/Accountant II

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 9 days ago

Secretary III/Accountant II Berkeley County Schools (WV) Transportation Department - Martinsburg, West Virginia This job is also posted in Berkeley County Schools Job Details Job ID:5217268 Application...

Accountant 1

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 9 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assists with monthly closing process, including preparing schedules, and reviewing journal entries....

French Bilingual Tax Accountant - TurboTax Live

  • Mount Gay, WV
  • 10 days ago
  • Mount Gay, WV
  • 10 days ago

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Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in West Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in West Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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