Financial Reporting Analyst 1

The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

The Statewide Accounting & Reporting (SWAR) Division is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the state's regulatory financial reports, along with the compliance and risk management functions.  SWAR is a dynamic and highly successful team dedicated to the continuous improvement of financial reporting and providing value to the stakeholders of Georgia. SWAR is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to become a part of the team.

Position Description: 

The Financial Reporting Analyst's primary responsibility is to use accounting techniques to compile, analyze and document agency financial data. They summarize and report information for financial statements and quarterly or annual reports. This position performs specialized tasks and operates on an enterprise scope. Enterprise scope jobs work with numerous state agencies and other reporting organizations daily.

Financial Reporting Analyst 1 – FIP101

Pay Grade: M

Salary range: $56,310.72 - $73,677.24

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Work with other financial reporting professionals on an enterprise level to prepare the financial statements and footnotes of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR) and other statewide financial reports

·        Assist Senior Financial Reporting Managers with the research and development of accounting procedures and policies which integrate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures

·        Assist management in the implementation of financial reporting process improvements

·        Provide professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems

·        Provide sound analytical support for key financial reporting decision making

·        Provide insightful analysis of key reporting data

·        Communicate with reporting organizations needed

    ·        Engage and lead as hoc projects as needed

Skills and Competencies:

·        Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting procedures, financial reporting practices, and governmental accounting

·        Ability to prepare accurate accounting entries and adjustments and perform mathematical computations accurately using database principles and/or computerized accounting applications

·        Ability to use technical judgment in determining the accuracy and completeness of financial information

·        Ability to confer with state officials and federal representatives on problems which affect or are affected by the accounting system

·        Ability to organize and translate large quantities of data to prepare financial reports 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and one (1) year of professional-level job-related experience in accounting. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess the following: 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or qualified to take exam

• Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting

• 3 years of professional level experience in accounting

• 2 years of work experience in the public sector

Application/Resume must clearly describe relevant qualifications and experience.

Important Notes:

The SAO offers flexible work hours in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment.

Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:

·        Successfully pass a background check; including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable

·        Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and

·        Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the SAO does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-1B employment visa)

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 published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer