Accountant 1

Georgia Department of Public Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Employees Retirement System

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health, District 4 Public Health, LaGrange, GA, seeks an Accountant 1 to perform paraprofessional accounting duties including payroll preparation, accounts payable/receivable, and budget monitoring. You may travel to various locations and assist with fixed assets and year-end closings.

Under supervision, you will support the finance team, conduct cash audits, manage gift cards, and assist with month-end and year-end closings while adhering to state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required or preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and payroll is expected.
• Knowledge of budgeting, asset tracking, and month/end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable and payroll preparation.
• Monitor budgets and assist with month-end/year-end closeouts.
• Manage fixed assets including depreciation, transfers and disposals.
• Conduct cash audits and support other finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll preparation

Budget monitoring

Fixed assets

Cash audits

Expense claims

Month-end close

Year-end close

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accountant 1

District 4 Public Health

301 Main Street

LaGrange, GA 30240

Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Travels up to 25-50 percent to all locations and performs physical inventory of fixed assets at for health departments and programs (daily travel depending on needs of locations)


• Manages Fixed Assets to include monthly entry, annual depreciation, transfers and disposals


• Conducts cash audits, semi-annual cash audits of all health departments and cash entities


• Verifies and prepares volunteer payroll by using excel spreadsheet


• Oversees gift card maintenance


• Oversees Health Department budgets


• Manages expense claims closings


• Back up to accounts payable


• Assists with month-end closeouts


• Assists with year-end closeouts


• Assists District Administrator and finance team with additional duties as assigned

Performance Standards

• Maintain knowledge of allowable revenues and expenditures


• Maintain knowledge of financial policies and procedures


• Attend trainings and stay current with all policies and procedures


• Attend regular staff meetings


• Perform duties in a professional and timely manner


• Assists with other duties as needed

Accountant 1

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years or more purchasing/procurement experience


• One year or more general accounting experience


• Three years or more accounts payable experience


• Knowledge of relevant accounting software

Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays


• Generous Leave Package


• Employees Retirement System


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Health Care Spending Account


• Dependent Care Spending Account


• Life Insurance


• AD&D Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Legal Insurance


• Long-Term Care Insurance


• Specified Illness


• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)


• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit - http://team.georgia.gov/

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment


• Physical Activity Breaks


• Worksite Wellness Program


• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

For more information about Public Health:

Who we are. 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.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you:

• 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