Accounting Technician 1

Georgia Power Company; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks an Accounting Technician I to process customer payments and post cash and checks onsite in Conyers, GA. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to established procedures, with focus on reconciliations and timely reporting.

The position is full-time in Conyers, offering an annual salary of $38,433.04 and benefits. Candidates with financial software experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field, or a high school diploma with 2 years of accounting experience.
• Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Financials and MS Excel.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong record-keeping and filing practices.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments and record cash and checks accurately.
• Prepare bank deposits and investigate discrepancies with banks.
• Review files and adjust entries and notify impacted parties.
• Record data accurately per procedures and perform reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts receivable files and post revenues from local deposits.

Skills

Data accuracy

Discrepancy resolution

Customer service

Record keeping

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

High School diploma or GED + 2 years accounting experience

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

MS Excel

Job description

Accounting Technician 1# Team Georgia Careers## Accounting Technician 1Apply: Conyers: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR0000000700Explore 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:**Accounting Technician 1**Agency:**Department of Driver Services**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000000700**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$38,433.04 ANNUAL SALARY/NON-NEGOTIABLE**Job Description:****Accounting Technician I****This is an onsite position located in Conyers, GA** **Duties and Responsibilities:**Carefully reviews and post customers payments by recording cash and check transactions. Promptly alerts appropriate managers of discrepancies.Prepare bank deposits. Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from banks, internal and external customers.Carefully reviews files and statements for accuracy. Makes appropriate corrections and adjusting entries and notifies impacted parties in a timely manner.Accurately records data/transactions in a timely manner and according to established procedures.Reviews recorded data/transactions for accuracy of entry and initiates appropriate corrections.Accurately records adjusting entries according to established procedures.Completes reconciliations within appropriate timeframe.Notifies appropriate authorities regarding balancing discrepancies, problems, and/or trends.Maintains accounts receivable customer files and records.Post revenues by verifying and entering transactions from local deposits.Maintains complete, accurate, and readily accessible files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. **Competencies Needed:**Ability to review data for accuracy.Ability to determine reasons for discrepancies and correct identified discrepancies.Ability to answer customers and employees questions or refer to appropriate personnel.Ability to maintain records and files in accordance with established guidelines.Ability to prioritize work and schedule **Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma/GED **AND** two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience.**OR*** One (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or position equivalent. **Preferred Qualifications**: Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, also possess **ONE** or more of the following:* 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience.* 2 years of experience using PeopleSoft Financials software.* Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, and PeopleSoft queries* State of Georgia accounting experience For more information on benefits, please visitBenefits Overview | Team Georgia for State of Georgia EmployeesEligible applicants not currently employed by the State of Georgia may apply onTeam Georgia Careers - JobsCurrent State of Georgia employees please apply via Workday. ***Please Read:**** **Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates by phone or email.*** **All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all will be selected for an interview.*** **Candidates chosen to move forward will be contacted directly by the hiring agency.*** **Applicants who are not selected will receive notification.*** **Please note that this posting may close at any time before the listed closing date once a suitable applicant pool has been identified.*** **Be sure to complete the entire application. An attached résumé does not replace a fully complete work experience section.*** **All candidates are subject to background to include (motor vehicle, credit, and criminal history checks).** **NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change.****VACANCY OPEN TO: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS****We are an Equal Opportunity Employer** **Minimum Qualifications:**Associate degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university; or High School diploma/GED and two (2) years of job related accounting or fiscal experience; or One (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**The 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.