Accounting Tech

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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – 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 you

Position:
Accounting Technician 1 – Columbus Health Department, Georgia Department of Public Health

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and perform accounting duties for all 16‑county health departments and 50+ programs to include, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budget monitoring and/or related general accounting processes. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities.

• Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports.
• Disburse payments and post to appropriate accounts.
• Compile and maintain records and files.
• Analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• Apply GAAP guidelines.
• Compile and prepare standard accounting reports.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts.
• Respond to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems.
• Prepare requested materials for audits of financial data or records.
• Process or reconcile financial transactions such as accounts payable and/or invoices for processing payments.li>
• Provide information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities.
• Verify the accuracy of information to be billed, track account activity, bill consumers and resolve vendor billing inquiries.
• Receive additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

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 (FIT
019) or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of recent experience performing accounts‑payable job‑related functions.
• Associate’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines for completion.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

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. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunities
• Health insurance
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance

• Eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan
• Receive paid parental leave