Mgr 2, Account/Financial Svcs

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Accounting Office in Georgia seeks a Mgr 2, Account/Financial Svcs to lead the accounting and financial operations of a unit, department or agency, advising on policy, and directing staff to ensure GAAP, GASB, and statutory compliance.

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting with four years of accounting experience, including two years in a supervisory role; the role reports to the agency and operates within day shift hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Four years of professional accounting experience including two years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one year at the lower-level Mgr, Accounting (FIM010) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data
• Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic functions to support the department's mission
• Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program integrating GAAP, GASB, GAGAS, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental policies

Skills

Supervisory experience

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Title:

Mgr 2, Account/Financial Svcs

Agency:

State Accounting Office

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004543

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY $62,331.12 - $81,955.29

Pay Grade:

N

Job Description:

The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

Mgr 2, Account/Financial Svcs leads the accounting and financial operations of a unit, department or agency. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Important Notes:

Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:

• Successfully pass a background check, including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable
• Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and
• Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The SAO does not sponsor, or support employment based on non-immigrant visas, now or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, M1, J1, E2 or any other visa category

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and four (4) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Mgr, Accounting (FIM010) or position equivalent.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data
• Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic functions to support the department's mission
• Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures
• Directs operational analyses of accounting systems, subsystems and/or procedures
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges accounting/financial employees
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for accounting/financial employees
• Plans and directs in-depth financial audits and investigations
• Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems
• Represents the financial interests of the State in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors and external auditors
• Serves as liaison in responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems or for information/interpretation from third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities

Additional Information:

Please complete all sections of the application. A resume does not substitute for a complete work experience section.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State Accounting Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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.