Accountant 3

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Accountant 3 within the Insurance Department of the State of Georgia to perform professional-level finance and accounting duties. This role includes backing up the payroll liaison for SAO Payroll Shared Services and managing various reimbursements and payments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least two years of accounting experience, or equivalent experience at the Accountant 2 level. Strong accuracy and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Two years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience at Accountant 2 level or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, accounting and fiscal control tasks.
• Backup payroll liaison for SAO Payroll Shared Services.
• Process travel reimbursements and vendor payments.
• Prepare, balance and reconcile annual salary and travel reports.
• Assist in managing agency asset management and related risk.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Accountant 3Agency:Insurance Department of the State of GeorgiaJob Requisition ID:JR0000007301Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$70.000.00Job Description:Under general supervision, the Accountant 3 performs professional-level finance, accounting, and fiscal control functions. This lead role will also serve as the backup to the agency’s payroll liaison for the State Accounting Office (SAO), Payroll Shared Services.Submit transmittal for payroll, assist with issues regarding verifying and checking for errors from the State Accounting Office (SAO) Payroll Shared Services including communicating issues regarding employees pay and deductions.Assist with managing the local admin and accounting functions in the statewide travel reimbursement system (CONCUR).Process expense reimbursements (Travel).Process miscellaneous payments, one-time and monthly recurring invoices.Process purchase orders and requisitions invoices and Ad Hoc payments.Process banking settlements for expense, ad hoc, and procurement settlements.Assist with processing local distributions to counties and municipalities for the Premium Tax department.Assist with preparing, balancing, reconciling, and submitting the annual salary and travel report for approval.Assist with preparing, balancing, reconciling, and submitting the annual per diem report for the approval.Assist in managing the agency asset management.Manage risk management functions for the agency, including reconciling.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant 2 (FIP021) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.