Financial Ops. Generalist 1 - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (NSC)

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Job Title: Financial Ops. Generalist 1 - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (NSC)Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000002441Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $ 33,042.48 (ANNUAL SALARY) Job Description: 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.

Entry Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.

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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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.