Accounting Manager

Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Manager at Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts ensures the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting data in the State’s financial system, overseeing revenues, expenditures, and related transactions in compliance with state and federal laws.

You will lead financial reporting, year-end close, internal controls, and liaise with HR on payroll matters, supporting audit readiness and advising senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA or actively studying for the CPA required.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including two–three years in governmental accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of the State Accounting Financial System.

Responsibilities

• Records, reports, and maintains all accounting data accurately, efficiently, and timely in the State’s accounting financial system.
• Monitors all revenues and expenditures through daily, monthly, and quarterly reports; ensures chart fields align with State policies.
• Prepares year-end close-out procedures and year-end financial statements for external audit readiness.
• Reviews vendor allocations for select accounts before posting to the financial system.
• Reviews monthly reconciliations of general journals, ledgers, banking statements, payroll interface, and purchasing card transactions.
• Oversees internal control policies and suggests improvements to strengthen financial operations.
• Serves as liaison for the State’s automated travel system and assists HR with payroll and benefits questions.
• Completes special projects related to accounting, payroll, and administrative operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

State Accounting Financial System

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting data entered into the State’s accounting financial system on behalf of the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. This position ensures that revenues, expenditures, and all related transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards, state and federal laws and regulations, and State policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager serves as a key financial steward for the Department, supporting the Finance Director and senior leadership in maintaining sound internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and audit readiness.

What you will be doing

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Records, reports, and maintains all accounting data accurately, efficiently, and timely in the State’s accounting financial system.
• Monitors all revenues and expenditures of the Department through daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports; ensures chart fields are accurate and aligned with State policies and procedures.
• Prepares year-end close-out procedures and the year-end financial statements, ensuring external auditors have all documentation necessary to conduct the annual audit.
• Reviews all vendor allocations for select accounts before posting to the financial system.

Reconciliation and Review

• Reviews monthly reconciliations of all accounting records, including general journals, ledgers, banking statements, shared services payroll interface, automated travel system, shared services accounts payable, financial reports, and purchasing card transactions.
• Reviews purchasing card transactions to ensure compliance with State policies and applicable regulations.

Internal Controls

• Oversees and monitors internal control policies and procedures related to the Department’s accounting and payroll practices.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and makes recommendations or implements changes as needed to improve the effectiveness of financial operations.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

• Serves as the Department’s liaison and subject matter resource for the State’s automated travel system.
• Works with Human Resources and responds to/resolves any employee questions regarding payroll and benefits transactions reflected in employee accounts.

Administrative & General Professional Skills

• Completes special projects related to accounting, payroll, and administrative operations.
• Completes all other duties assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• The minimum requirement for this position is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); or actively studying for the CPA.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, of which two – three years must be in governmental accounting.
• Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of the State Accounting Financial System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, and generally accepted governmental auditing standards.
• Knowledge of state law, state and local government operations, state accounting policies and procedures and Department and Division policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting/financial internal controls and best business practices.
• Demonstrated skill in the State Accounting Financial System.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the State’s procurement policies and practices.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work for oneself and others.
• Demonstrated skill in analytics.

Hiring range $85,313 - $127,969 Compensation is commensurate with education, certifications, and experience.