Professional Education Worker - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Professional Education Worker in Decatur, GA to perform administrative, clerical, and general bookkeeping duties for federal grants on a part-time basis.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related field and 2 years of bookkeeping experience, with strong communication and MS Office skills. Eligible applicants must be prepared for a reference and background check and will be working with the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited college in related field AND 2 years’ experience related to bookkeeping
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation of all reports, records, and other paperwork as assigned by the District, the Agency, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Federal Government.
• Keeps the supervisor informed and works cooperatively with all other staff in school, District, and Agency-related matters.
• Maintains a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and Agency, District, and school staff.
• Develops system of account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
• Maintains historical records by filing documents
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed items
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Continues to grow professionally through research, study, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Performs other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Administrative skills

Clerical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: Professional Education Worker - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $25.00 HOURLY

Job Summary

Job Summary: This is hourly paid work performing administrative, clerical, and general bookkeeping duties for federal grants. This position is part-time and requires less than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation of all reports, records, and other paperwork as assigned by the District, the Agency, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Federal Government, and other paperwork that may be appropriate to the District’s administration.
• Keeps the supervisor informed and works cooperatively with all other staff in school, District, and Agency-related matters.
• Maintains a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and Agency, District, and school staff.
• Develops system of account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
• Maintains historical records by filing documents
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed items
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Continues to grow professionally through research, study, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Performs other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited college in related field AND 2 years’ experience related to bookkeeping

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in bookkeeping and/or office management and grants
• One (1) year of working with school district policies and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minimum Qualifications: 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.