Public Sector Accounting & Compliance Analyst

Atlanta Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to apply business process, analytical and project management skills to support the district's general ledger, cash management, and reporting. You will ensure accuracy of master data and provide insights to management through high-level data analysis and financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4 years in accounting/finance, familiarity with GAAP and ERP systems, and the ability to work under deadlines while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, major coursework in public or business administration or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 4 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance required; public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and KPIs.
• Coordinates compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and policy evaluations.
• Performs financial variance, trend, reconciliation, and account analyses.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting discrepancies and questionable transactions.
• Ensures accurate recording and transmission of financial transactions to the general ledger and cash management.
• Supports internal and external audits by preparing analyses, documentation, and recommendations.
• Conducts risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies to strengthen internal controls.
• Develops financial models, reports, and statistical analyses to support management decision-making.
• Creates business process documentation, use cases, and recommendations for system and process improvements.
• Maintains confidential records, builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and may lead accounting projects and special initiatives.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or their representative

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Auditing basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field

Tools

Quantum ERP

Crystal Reports

Job description

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to apply business process, analytical and project management skills to support the district's general ledger, cash management, and reporting. You will ensure accuracy of master data and provide insights to management through high-level data analysis and financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4 years in accounting/finance, familiarity with GAAP and ERP systems, and the ability to work under deadlines while