Accounting Tech

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

• 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

As an Accounting Tech 1 within the West Central 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.

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 agency 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.
• Compiles and maintains records and files.
• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• May apply GAAP guidelines.
• May compile and prepare standard accounting reports.
• Responds 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.
• Provide information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities.
• Verify the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves vendor billing inquiries.
• Receives 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 position 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 preferred. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines for completion. Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency…