District Program Bookkeeper

Pay Grade: J

Job Code: FIP
011

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Northeast Health District is seeking a detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive Bookkeeper to support our financial operations with a focus on budget preparation and tracking.

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing detailed budgets, tracking expenditures, and generating financial reports. The position will be cross‑trained in other bookkeeping functions including cash disbursements and receipts.

As a District Program Bookkeeper within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

• Prepare and manage program‑specific budgets
• Enter and track expenses and prepare journal entries as necessary
• Monitor spending against approved budgets and report variances
• Prepare budget summaries for program management and work closely with department heads and leadership to provide budget insights and forecasts
• Support audits, grant reporting, and funding documentation
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of fiscal analysis job‑related experience; OR four (4) years of fiscal analysis job‑related experience; OR two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP
010) or equivalent position.

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employee discounts

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant…