Education, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Education, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Education, Finance and Business Operations Division, is seeking an Accountant IV to perform professional accounting duties including preparing financial statements and reports for local education agencies. The role supports auditing processes and fiscal closeout activities within GAAP and state standards.

Under supervision, you will review procedures, analyze financial data, and assist external auditors while applying government accounting rules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, and statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements for local education agencies is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and accounting reports under GAAP.
• Assist local education agencies' finance personnel and auditors.
• Support transparency and budgeting data reporting in line with regulations.
• Provide on-site technical assistance to finance officers when required.
• Develop training materials for local education agencies on accounting procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PCGenesis

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 4 Job Requisition Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. Job Description: Job Summary The Georgia Department of Education, Finance and Business Operations Division, is recruiting for an Accountant IV in the Financial Review Unit. Under general supervision and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the selected candidate will perform professional accounting duties, including preparing financial statements and accounting reports, assisting finance personnel of local school systems, and providing information to auditors and other internal and external stakeholders. Job Duties Research and document accounting procedures and policies that integrate GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and fiscal requirements applicable to local education agencies. Review audit reports and follow up on corrective action plans to ensure audits are reviewed and closed within applicable state and federal regulatory timelines. Identify opportunities to improve methods for recording, maintaining, and reporting the financial and budgetary data of local education agencies. Assist with transparency reporting for local education agency data.

• Provide varying levels of technical assistance to finance officers of local education agencies, including on-site assistance when required.
• Provide training to local education agencies on accounting, state and federal compliance processes, and financial fiscal closeout procedures. Assist the Accounting Manager with federal reporting requirements, including providing professional guidance on complex accounting and financial issues affecting local education agencies, supporting the accounting of consolidated funds, conducting ad hoc research and analysis for management, and analyzing key federal reporting data.
• Prepare specialized and standard accounting reports and provide information to internal and external stakeholders. Assist in preparing training materials and guidance documents for local education agencies related to the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess one or more of the following: Experience preparing financial statements. Experience with K-12 or local school system accounting. Experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Experience using the PCGenesis school district accounting software. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), with an emphasis on Excel.
• Application Review Process Consideration and interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications and resumes will be evaluated, and only those applicants who meet the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Due to the volume of applications received, application status information will not be provided, and notification was sent only to applicants selected for interviews. Due to …
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