Accountant I - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

State of Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks an Accountant I to support financial reporting at the Central Office in Decatur. Under supervision, you will analyze data, prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconcile accounts and assist in budget-to-actual analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting and familiarity with finance software; strong Excel skills are expected. This is an in-office position with government benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of GAAP and federal/state guidelines.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with finance systems.
• Familiarity with TeamWorks Financials or Workday for Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial information and prepares reports documenting assets, liabilities and P&L.
• Records financial transactions and reconciles accounting records.
• Develops periodic reports comparing budgeted vs actual costs.
• Supports auditors and responds to routine accounting inquiries.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

TeamWorks Financials

Workday for Finance

Concur

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 I - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)Agency:Department of Juvenile JusticeJob Requisition ID:JR0000007328Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$45,500.00Job Description:Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.Job Summary:Under supervision, analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss or other financial activities within an agency. Records financial transactions, reconciles accounting records and prepares reports.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accountsDevelops, maintains and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costsEstablishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accountsMaintains records, files and documentation related to accounting processesParticipates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reportsPrepares, examines, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, budget records, and other documentation to assess their accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standardsProvides support to auditors and other reviewers, and identifies and corrects any problems revealed in reviews or auditsServes as liaison in responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting problemsDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of basics of accountingKnowledge of TeamWorks Financials or Workday for FinanceExperience with Concur functions/capabilitiesIntermediate skill level with ExcelMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of TeamWorks SystemKnowledge of Vendor management and AP processesBenefits:In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefitsTHIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.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.