Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

General Description

(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules.) The Fiscal and Budget Services Unit of the Department of Administrative Services seeks an Accountant 4, who under general supervision, performs senior‑level accounting duties in accounts payable according to DOAS‑established policies and standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing financial information, supporting audits, and preparing reports.

• Serve in a lead role within the Accounts Payable unit for all DOAS programs.
• Serve as a backup role to the Accounts Payable Manager.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with upper management regarding deadlines, tasks, and ongoing projects.
• Review and analyze financial transactions to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with applicable accounting principles, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive accounting reports; identify discrepancies, notify appropriate units, and recommend or initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with external agents, institutions, and internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of daily financial tasks in accordance with established accounting practices and sub‑system requirements.
• Provide advanced‑level professional recommendations and financial reports to management for decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, and assist in setting priorities, goals, and objectives for accounting staff.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in assigned functional areas.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation in compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards.
• Support audits by following prescribed guidelines for providing documentation and information as needed.
• Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive financial records, files, and communications.

• Knowledge of business operations in Accounts Payable.
• Skill using queries and reports to monitor financial records.
• Ability to retrieve information from the accounting system, analyze, identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with People Soft Financials.

This position may require some travel. Completion of a pre‑employment background check is required. DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

• Four or more years of professional accounting experience with two or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance government.
• Public sector accounting experience at a supervisory level.
• Experience working with People Soft Financials.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel – including experience creating spreadsheets using basic to advance formulas.

DOAS is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three (3) years of professional accounting job‑related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant 3 (FIP
022) or position equivalent.

State of Georgia