Public Health Accountant I — Fixed Assets & Budgets

Georgia Department of Public Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Employees Retirement System

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health, District 4 Public Health, LaGrange, GA, seeks an Accountant 1 to perform paraprofessional accounting duties including payroll preparation, accounts payable/receivable, and budget monitoring. You may travel to various locations and assist with fixed assets and year-end closings.

Under supervision, you will support the finance team, conduct cash audits, manage gift cards, and assist with month-end and year-end closings while adhering to state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required or preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and payroll is expected.
• Knowledge of budgeting, asset tracking, and month/end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable and payroll preparation.
• Monitor budgets and assist with month-end/year-end closeouts.
• Manage fixed assets including depreciation, transfers and disposals.
• Conduct cash audits and support other finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Paraprofessional accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll preparation

Budget monitoring

Fixed assets

Cash audits

Expense claims

Month-end close

Year-end close

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Georgia Department of Public Health, District 4 Public Health, LaGrange, GA, seeks an Accountant 1 to perform paraprofessional accounting duties including payroll preparation, accounts payable/receivable, and budget monitoring. You may travel to various locations and assist with fixed assets and year-end closings.

Under supervision, you will support the finance team, conduct cash audits, manage gift cards, and assist with month-end and year-end closings while adhering to state policies.