Accountant

GGFOA; Monroe (GA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

GGFOA is seeking an entry-level accountant to support the county’s financial operations. You will handle revenue processing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll review, and budget assistance, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–2 years of experience. Entry salary is posted, with benefits provided. Applications remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP; standards and practices.
• Knowledge of GASB guidelines and their application.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state laws, ordinances and dept. policies.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and plan.
• Strong interpersonal relations and teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes revenue from county departments and prepares bank deposits.
• Processes accounts receivable as assigned.
• Reviews and sorts payroll checks.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget.
• Reviews accounts payable checks.
• Reconciles bank accounts as assigned.
• Reconciles special revenue funds, trust funds, and enterprise funds as assigned.
• Assists with annual audits.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Processes unclaimed funds for enterprise funds.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports.
• Processes trust draws as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB guidelines

Auditing principles

Laws and policies

Computers & software

Problem solving

Prioritizing & planning

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

This position performs assigned accounting functions in support of the county’s financial operations.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Receives and processes revenue from county departments and prepares bank deposits.
• Processes accounts receivable as assigned.
• Reviews and sorts payroll checks.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget.
• Reviews account payable checks.
• Reconciles bank accounts as assigned.
• Reconciles special revenue funds, trust funds, and enterprise funds as assigned.
• Assists with annual audits.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Processes unclaimed funds for enterprise funds.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports.
• Processes trust draws as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required by the position

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Knowledge of auditing principles.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

ENTRY SALARY: $27.16 per hour, plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: UNTIL FILLED