Accountant 1

(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Fiscal Services unit of the Department of Administrative Services seeks an Accountant 1 who will perform entry level accounting duties in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger, according to DOAS established policies and standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Under supervision will perform responsibilities including but not limited to analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other financial activities. This is an entry level position therefore incumbents may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities. 

Job Responsibilities:

Ø  Serves as subject matter expert or organization resource in assigned areas.

Ø  Analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions requiring the knowledge of complex rules and regulations; initiates contact with outside agents, institutions, or with other internal units, to develop and implement a solution to accounting discrepancies.

Ø  Prompt and immediate processing of transactions according to specified financial and accounting practices defined and established for the assigned sub-systems.

Ø  Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as bank reconciliations and customer accounts; Determines sources of errors by researching accounting records, recording and/or directing correction of entries.

Ø  Assists in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes with preparing and posting journal entries.

Ø  Assists with preparing financial reports for management.

Ø  Assist in development of policies and procedures for assigned areas.

Ø  Maintains complete, accurate and readily accessible accounting files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Ø  Follows guidelines for providing information to others and auditors when necessary.

Ø  Maintains confidentiality of records, files and other documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business operations in AR and AP
• Knowledge of accounting theory
• Ability to retrieve information from the accounting system, analyze, identify and investigate discrepancies
• Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience using Microsoft office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook

This position may require some travel.

Completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment within office days required.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following items below.  PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS ON YOUR RESUME.   

• Intermediate Excel skills (creating spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Government accounting experience
• At least one year experience working in AP, AR and general accounting environment.

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials

   

Applications accepted at Team Georgia Career

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DOAS is an equal opportunity employer

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications.   Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated experience clearly indicated in their work history.