Finance Clerk 2

Family and Children Services, Division of; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Retirement plan

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Telework opportunities

Job summary

Family and Children Services, Division of Georgia State Government is seeking a Finance Clerk 2 in Decatur, DeKalb County. The role supports the Regional Accounting unit, handling clerical tasks, deposits, and routine accounting duties under supervision. Competitive benefits include telework opportunities depending on the position.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience, or equivalent experience at Finance Clerk 1 level. Salary is $36,023.23 annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Previous experience at Finance Clerk 1 level or equivalent is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff in the DFCS Accounting office.
• Stamp incoming mail by noon and route to appropriate staff by 1 pm.
• Verify direct deposits and checks for monetary accuracy before processing.
• Maintain filing for all staff monthly and ensure shredding is done monthly.
• Operate and maintain office equipment (copiers, postage, fax) and report issues.
• Go to post office daily to pick up/drop off mail and drop off bank deposits as needed.
• Maintain inventory and ensure office supplies are ordered per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Mail handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Finance Clerk 2

Agency

Family and Children Services, Division of

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003571

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$36,023.23

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services is seeking candidates for the position of Finance Clerk 2, in Decatur, DeKalb County.

What we offer

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Job Description (General Summary)

Under the direct supervision of either the Fiscal Operations Manager or Accountant Supervisor, this employee will perform all clerical support functions for the DFCS Regional Accounting unit where they are assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide Customer Service to all individuals requesting admittance to the Accounting offices Daily by NOON, stamp all pieces of incoming mail and verify it against the county’s batch sheets and then distribute to the appropriate staff for processing Daily by 1pm, ensure that Direct Deposit has been verified for vendor and monetary accuracy and submitted to SMI for processing By COB each day, ensure that all checks have been verified for vendor and monetary accuracy before the checks are mailed Daily, ensure that all Direct Deposit and Checks along with their supporting documentation is filed Daily, ensure that a copy of all Direct Deposit or Checks documentation where Restricted Fund accounts were used is placed in the appropriate child’s file Maintain the copier machines, postage machine, and fax machines and report any issues to the supervisor to determine if maintenance is required Ensure the copier machines always have paper in them, and that the postage machine has adequate balances for mailing out payments Ensure that all filing is done for all staff monthly Ensure that all shredding is done for all staff monthly Ensure that the office supplies are maintained and ordered according to policy Ensure that the Inventory is updated for the Regional Accounting office Maintain a log for all in-house checks pickup and distribute to employees according to policy Go to Post office and pick up and drop off mail daily Drop off bank deposits as needed Verify check register are in sequential order, and research any missing numbers and provide explanation on registers

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED AND one (1) year or job-related experience. OR One (1) year of experience at the lower level Finance Clerk 1 (FIS010) or equivalent position.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year or job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Finance Clerk 1 (FIS010) 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.