Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Position: ACCOUNTANT I
Salary : $54,365.32 Annually
Location : 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00447
Division: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The purpose of this position is to perform professional level financial accounting and reporting functions in a designated department. Incumbents are assigned specific accounts, a specialized accounting function, or to a single department.

Examples of Duties

• Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts;?performs calculations?and enters data into computer systems; research errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive files and documentation for assigned funds and account groups, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Receives and disburses funds; receives cash, credit cards, checks, or other financial instruments; prepares and process receipts and invoices; documents?the receipt of funds into appropriate database; depending on area of assignment, processes and/or approves payments and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.?
• Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives, reviews, and verifies invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, etc., for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; prints, verifies, submits for signature(s), and sends payments to vendors.
• Processes accounts receivable documentation: processes and posts payments received for taxes, utilities, other services, or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; and?reviews and reconciles reports.
• Processes and prepares employee payroll; reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes special payments, contributions, deductions, garnishments, and with holdings; processes local, state, and federal tax deductions and payments; verifies accuracy of register against system data; makes corrections as needed; prepares materials for Internal Revenue Service filings; prepares year-end payroll processing for W2's, 1099's, quarterly tax and wage, and related reports;
  
  and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
• Reconciles bank statements for assigned accounts; prepares journal entries to general ledger from bank reconciliations to reflect interest income, bank charges, or other adjustments; and contacts bank personnel to coordinate needed corrections.
• Participates in year-end closing processes for assigned accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assists internal and external auditors; provides requested data, reports, and/or other items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
• Ensures all work activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, third party service contractors, banking and financial institutions, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Requires an Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; and two (2) years of related experience in accounts payable and receivable, payroll, or related accounting functions, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:

None.
Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Knowledge of local government operations, finance and…