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Accountant 3

State of Georgia • Georgia, Georgia • 2d ago

Accountant 3

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Senior Accountant

Job Code- FIP022

Pay Grade - K

The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications to fill the Accountant 3 position in the General Accounting Unit at the Georgia Department of Labor Headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Ga .

Job Summary

The Accountant 3 analyzes financial information and programs, identifies financial trends, makes recommendations to management and prepares a full range of financial reports, including specialized and non -standard reports.

Essential Duties & Duties

Supports general accounting functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, purchasing, asset management, and cash management.

Reviews and reconciles monthly accounting data and use advanced research and problem-solving skills to determine issues and the source/resolution for errors found.

Performs monthly bank reconciliations and identify variances at a detailed transaction level. Works with subsections of Finance to correct the variances.

Conducts analytical review of trial balance accounts to identify accounting errors needing resolution.

Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations in order to project and advise on future revenue and expenses.

Prepares journal entries as required.

Reviews and/or assists with the creation of financial statements and year -end reports to support State and Federal year end close and report process.

Identifies and corrects procedural problems revealed in reviews and audits.

Completes and analyzes financial reports to determine fiscal integrity and compliance with principles, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Maintains accounting file information, responds to inquiries from third parties and resolve routine accounting problems, providing information and interpretation as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level of Accountant 2 or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualification

Five (5) years or more performing at least two of the following accounting functions: Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger account reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Reporting. Completion of State Financial Management Certificate Program or Government Accounting Program. Knowledge of and experience with the State's financial management system TeamWorks (Peoplesoft). Knowledge of and experience with Workday financial management system Prior work experience in the government accounting field

Knowledge and expertise in managing federal grants

Skills/Abilities

Sound research, reporting and analytic skills. Must be a critical thinker and effective communicator Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills and detail orientation Solid relationship management skills

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

Retirement and Savings Plans

Health Insurance (multiple plans)

Flexible / Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Long Term Care

Legal

Paid Time Off

13 Holidays

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Other Leave, including Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.

Bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant 2 (FIP021) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: FIN050Q

Number of Openings: 1

Advertised Salary: $59,143.37/Yr.

Shift: Day Job

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