Accounting Technician (DTAE)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College System of Georgia is seeking a full-time Accounting Technician in the Office of Administrative Services, located in Atlanta, GA. The role involves reviewing documents, coding transactions, handling accounts payable, and maintaining financial records to ensure accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with at least one year of bookkeeping or accounting clerical experience and familiarity with financial systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews source documents for accuracy and completeness
• Assigns standard accounting codes and information
• Processes accounts payable and communicates with vendors
• Prints and distributes checks
• Enter routine financial transactions and reconcile records
• Maintain and organize departmental records
• Receive and record payments (cash, checks, cards)
• Manage third‑party contracts and scholarships in student accounts receivable
• Manage electronic billing and payments in vendor systems
• Attend training and implement new processes
• Enter payments data and assist callers and visitors
• Perform general clerical duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

One year of accounting clerical

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Teamworks Financial Systems – Accounts Payable

Job description

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Job Title: Accounting Technician (DTAE)

Agency: Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007058

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $48,000 - $50,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their fulltime Accounting Technician position in the Office of Administrative Services. This position is located at 1800 Century Place, Atlanta, GA 30345.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel documents and other forms for accuracy and completeness

• Assigns standard pre-established accounting codes and other identifying information

• Processes various accounts payable; contacts vendors to resolve questions

• Prints and distributes checks

• Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information; reconciles accounting records

• Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records

• Receives, controls and records cash, check, and credit card payments; operates or assists with cash register functions as needed

• Establishes, maintains and processes third‑party contracts and scholarships in the student accounts receivable system

• Establishes, maintains and processes electronic billing and payment processes within the third‑party vendor systems

• Attends training and implements processes as directed

• Processes external source charges to the student accounts receivable system

• Enters payments data into student accounts records

• Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors

• Performs limited, routine general clerical duties

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Teamworks Financial Systems – Accounts Payable
• Experience working with federal grants

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Knowledge of student accounts management practices

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations

• Skill in the operation of computers and job‑related software programs

• Decision making and problem‑solving skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Oral and written communication skills

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

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.