Accountant I: GAAP & Financial Reporting

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking an Accountant 1 to join the State Accounting Office in Georgia. Under supervision, you will analyze financial information and prepare reports to document assets, liabilities, and profit and loss within a state agency.

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in accounting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate data handling, and support for audits; the State of Georgia offers a robust benefits package and opportunities to advance within Team Georgia.

Qualifications

• GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies apply to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts
• Develops, maintains and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Establishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts
• Maintains records, files and documentation related to accounting processes
• Provides support to auditors and other reviewers, and identifies and corrects any problems revealed in reviews or audits

Responsibilities

• The primary duties include GAAP compliance and maintaining accurate accounting records and reports.
• Prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, financial statements and budget records.
• Assist in the preparation of standard accounting reports and respond to inquiries on routine accounting questions.
• Support auditors and external reviewers during audits and reviews.
• Liaise with agencies to resolve routine accounting problems and inquiries.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

State of Georgia is seeking an Accountant 1 to join the State Accounting Office in Georgia. Under supervision, you will analyze financial information and prepare reports to document assets, liabilities, and profit and loss within a state agency.

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in accounting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate data handling, and support for audits; the State of Georgia offers a robust benefits package and opportunities to advance within Team Georgia.