Financial Examiner 1

This Recruitment is Open to the Public

The LGS Division is hiring a Financial Examiner 1 to join the Unclaimed Property (UCP) Unit. This role focuses on accounting and fiscal control tasks for the UCP Holder Team, requiring strong attention to detail and excellent bookkeeping skills. The position primarily involves data entry and financial data reconciliation.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing manual and electronic UCP reports.
• Reconciling holder reports with receipts and other data and reaching out to holders to address and resolve discrepancies.
• Providing customer support via phone and email to address holder inquiries and concerns.
• Assisting with vault inventory processing for UCP, as needed.

As this role supports front-line Claims Examiners who review documentation, exceptional organizational skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in spreadsheet management and experience using web-based applications for data entry and research.

Entry Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (Business, Accounting, Finance, etc.) ~or ~ Three years of job-related experience

*Note: an equivalent combination of education, training, and job-specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Required Skills & Experience

·       Ability to multi-task under tight and compressed deadlines

·       Ability to research data using manual and electronic resources to provide resolution to customer issues.

·       Ability to verify calculations and other mathematical/financial information.

·       Customer Service: Ability to address internal & external customer issues appropriately & courteously, either via phone or email, while respecting business needs

·       Teamwork and Cooperation: Ability to promote the team atmosphere and work well with co-workers & leadership, to include cooperative communication styles.

·       Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions with honesty and integrity, while maintaining credibility and remaining committed to organizational success

 Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience reviewing claims. 

·       Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, converting zip files, and importing documents into various databases.

·       Basic accounting skills

·       Experience in unclaimed property

Position Status & Pay Grade: Unclassified – Pay Grade J
Salary: $47,840
State Personnel Board Rules for current State Employees
478-1-.12 Salary
478-1-.15 Changes to Employment Status

Location: South Metro Office *This vacancy requires office hours of 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. A telework schedule of 2 remote days per week is contingent upon demonstrated proficiency after training and is subject to change based on DOR policies and ability to meet performance expectations.

Important Information:
All Department of Revenue positions are subject to annual State of Georgia tax records check. Additional background processes may be in place for some positions. The highest level of education indicated on your Team Georgia Careers Profile will be verified.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility:
The Department of Revenue is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact dor-candidate-adarequest@dor.ga.gov