Staff Accountant

For over 100 years, the Department of Audits and Accounts has existed to provide independent, unbiased information and impactful recommendations to promote accountability and improve government. Clients include public colleges, universities, technical colleges, boards of education and state agencies.

This position assists in maintaining a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory/budgetary accounting requirements, Department fiscal policies and procedures, and the general office administrative operations. This position assists with the day-to-day accounting activities of the Department including, but not limited to, accounts payable, travel system interfaces, general ledger, fixed assets, budget trees, and procurement.

Additionally, this position assists with the development of internal controls for the Department. This role is hybrid and may require several days a week in our Atlanta office depending on business needs,

• Assists with balancing and reconciling accounting records, including journals, ledgers, banking statements, automated travel system, shared services, accounts payable, and monthly financial reports.
• Assists with monitoring the expenses of the Department, including daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports. Ensures that the chart fields documenting expenses are accurate and aligned with state policies and procedures.
• Assists with vendor maintenance: gathering information needed to establish new vendors, ensuring vendor contact and payment information are up-to-date, and working with vendors to resolve any billing issues that arise.
• Assists with requisitions by ensuring coding accuracy and compliance and ensures the purchase orders are placed for such orders in a timely manner. Ensures all invoices are coded correctly and that services/products were received prior to invoicing. Assists the procurement specialist with preparing invoices for submission and processing by AP Shared Services and works with AP Shared Services staff to resolve any problems with the invoices.
  
  Conducts daily monitoring of purchase orders in accordance with Division policies.
• Enters purchases of equipment into the asset management system. Make corrections in the system as required per supervisory review. Conducts physical inventory bi‑annually, or more frequently if necessary.
• Assists with payments into official accounting records and internal records. Helps with the creation of invoices and speed charts.
• Performs the annual self‑audit for PCard/purchasing in coordination with Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
• Adheres to Department internal control policies and procedures when performing work.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as risk management, space management, including real‑estate rents, equipment rents, telecommunications, and fixed assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Completion of Bachelor’s (four year) degree in accounting
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting
• Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge Accounting Financial Systems.

• CPA, Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Completion of the State Financial Management Certification Program.
• Knowledge of the state’s accounting financial system

Full‑time State of Georgia employees have access to a robust benefits package beginning the first day of the month after employment has begun.

• Annual Leave – 5 hours per pay period with possible increases based on years of continuous service.
• Sick Leave – 5 hours per pay period
• Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year
• Insurance – A variety of insurance options. Some of the available options are health, dental, vision, legal, disability, and healthcare and childcare spending accounts, etc.
• Retirement Plan – Participation in the Employees’ Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of the employee’s salary. Group…