Accounting Technician

The Southeast Health District is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Accounting Technician 1, 2, or 3 based in Waycross, GA.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

• 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.

Under general supervision and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), performs professional accounting and financial support functions to ensure the accurate processing, recording, and reporting of financial transactions. Responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing and reconciling accounts, processing deposits and journal entries, and supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, prepares financial reports and supporting documentation, monitors account balances and expenditures for compliance with budgets and funding requirements, and maintains accurate inventory records within the financial management system.

Ensures financial documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready; assists with internal and external audits; and responds to inquiries regarding financial transactions. Interprets and applies established accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulations while maintaining strict confidentiality of financial information. Performs other related accounting and financial support duties as assigned.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of professional accounting experience. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency…