Accountant I - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

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Job Title: Accountant I - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000007328Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $45,500.00 Job Description: Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.

Job Summary: Under supervision, analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss or other financial activities within an agency. Records financial transactions, reconciles accounting records and prepares reports.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts
• Develops, maintains and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Establishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts
• Maintains records, files and documentation related to accounting processes
• Participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports
• Prepares, examines, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, budget records, and other documentation to assess their accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Provides support to auditors and other reviewers, and identifies and corrects any problems revealed in reviews or audits
• Serves as liaison in responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basics of accounting

• Knowledge of TeamWorks Financials or Workday for Finance

• Experience with Concur functions/capabilities

• Intermediate skill level with Excel

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of TeamWorks System
• Knowledge of Vendor management and AP processes

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

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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