Financial Ops Generalist- Macon YDC- Macon GA (NSF)

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports Collects fees or revenues, disburses payments and posts to appropriate accounts Compiles and maintains records and files

• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance

• May apply GAAP guidelines

• May compile and prepare standard accounting reports

• May  monitor  individual  department  budgets  or  expenditures,  and  identifies  budget variances

• Performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems

• Prepares requested materials for audits of financial data or records

• Processes or records financial transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, or requisitions in a ledger or computer system

• Provides information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities

• Verifies the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves billing inquiries

• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting  Technician Trainee (FIT019) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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