Grants Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for performing professional accounting duties associated with analyzing and preparing financial reports and financial information.

• Manages grant fund accounts
• Develops internal financial reports;
• Assists in the administration of budgets;
• Prepares budget comparison reports;
• Performs account reconciliation functions;
• Completes and analyses financial reports to determine fiscal integrity and compliance with principles, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures;
• Collects and analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends;
• Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as journals, ledgers, batch reports, bank statements, payroll documents, technical college specific reports or related documents;
• Makes accurate accounting calculations;
• Performs technical report writing assignments;
• Prepares clear and accurate financial reports;
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and three (3) years budgeting, accounting, statistics, or other related experience.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

SALARY:$60,000 - $65,000

Minimum Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in accounting or a related field OR An Associate degree in accounting or related field
* and* Two (2) years of accounting work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.