Salary : $50,918.40 Annually Location : 700 Poplar Street, GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202400004 Department: Finance Opening Date: 01/08/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Summary The Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze and maintain governmental financial records utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Maintains the general ledger, prepares and post entries, prepares monthly journal vouchers, reviews financial reports, and prepares year-end closing.
- Performs reconciliation of accounts and performs complex transactions.
- Performs monthly bank reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.
- Performs monthly investment reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries. Updates Unclaimed Property Report on monthly basis.
- Performs due to/due from and transfer in/transfer out reconciliations on weekly basis and posts journal entries.
- Performs monthly reconciliations for gas and parts accounts and posts journal entries.
- Updates sales and purchases of capital items (Land, Buildings, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment) and posts journal entries on monthly basis.
- Performs monthly reconciliations for purchasing card and post journal entries.
- Performs Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll reconciliation and posts Journal Entries.
- Preparation of reporting requests as required by governmental and other external agencies.
- Prepares selected grant reports for reimbursement and maintains records in accordance with Federal and State Laws.
- Assists internal and external Auditors by providing data and reports needed to complete audits.
- Performs analysis of general ledger accounts for missing payment and incorrect entries.
- Assists with review and processing of selected disbursements.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with user departments, agencies, fellow employees and members of the general public.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience The Accountant should possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; some experience in accounting is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License. SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES: None. TRAVEL: The Accountant may be required to travel on occasion. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The Accountant must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, preferably governmental accounting.
- Ability to check, verify and balance accounts to general ledger.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to finance and accounting.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
- Knowledge of a variety of operational concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with members of all levels within the organization.
- Skill in using personal computers and relevant office programs.
- Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
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