For over 100 years, the Department of Audits and Accounts has existed to provide independent, unbiased information and impactful recommendations to promote accountability and improve government. Clients include public colleges, universities, technical colleges, boards of education and state agencies.

Position Overview

This position maintains a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory/budgetary accounting requirements, Department fiscal policies and procedures, and general office administrative operations. This position ensures that the amounts put into the state’s accounting financial system for the department are accurate and that revenues and expenses are input timely and recorded properly in the financial system. This role is hybrid and may require several days a week in our Atlanta office depending on business needs.

What You Will Be Doing

Records, reports, and maintains accounting data accurately, efficiently and timely in the state’s accounting financial system.
Completes and/or reviews reconciliations monthly on all accounting records, including journals, ledgers, banking statements, shared services payroll interface, automated travel system, shared services accounts payable, financial reports, and purchasing cards.
Monitors all revenues and expenses of the department, including daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports. Ensures that the chart fields documenting the expense are accurate and aligned with state policies and procedures.
Prepares all allocations for select vendors before posting to the financial system.
Acts as department subject matter expert and liaison for state’s travel system for employees. Ensures amounts are entered correctly and follows up if changes are needed to ensure accurate reporting.
Assists in the preparation of year-end close-out procedures. Works with the director to prepare the year-end financial statements to ensure the external CPAs have all information necessary to conduct the annual audit.
Oversees internal control policies and procedures relating to accounting and payroll practices and makes recommendations for changes, as needed, to improve internal controls over such operations.
Reviews asset management activities for the Department to include activities such as reviewing purchases to ensure compliance with the asset management system, reviewing reports to ensure asset management records are accurate and up-to-date, and coordinating the physical inventory.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Position Requirements

Completion of Bachelor’s (four-year) degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, at least two of which must have been in governmental accounting
Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
State Financial Management Certification
State Procurement Officer Certification
Advanced knowledge of the State of Georgia accounting financial system

Hiring Range

$71,257- $87,091. Compensation will be commensurate with education, certifications, and experience.

Benefits

Full-time State of Georgia employees have access to a robust benefits package beginning the first day of the month after employment has begun.

Annual Leave –5 hours per pay period with possible increases based on years of continuous service
Sick Leave –5 hours per pay period
Parental Leave – 240 hours paid leave per year to care for newborn/child placement
Holidays –13 paid holidays per year
Insurance –Options include health, dental, vision, legal, disability, and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, etc.
EAP – Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan –Employees’ Retirement System Membership - Contributions are based on a percentage of the employee’s salary and Group Term Life insurance is provided to all members
Deferred Compensation –Tax sheltered plans that offer the opportunity to save for retirement (Programs include 457, 401(k) and Roth plans)
Credit Union –Eligibility for Georgia United Credit Union membership
Work Hours –Option of flexible work hours

For additional benefits, visit the Team Georgia website.

More About DOAA

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer.

The Department offers a flexible schedule, competitive benefits and telework opportunities. For information about our agency, please visit www.audits.ga.gov.

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