Senior Government Accountant & Budgeting Lead

Henry County Government; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Government in Georgia is seeking a professional-level financial accountant to monitor county accounts and provide lead direction and training to staff. The role focuses on accurate reporting, journal entries, and financial controls across departments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting with at least five years of accounting experience, and holds a valid Georgia driver's license plus Local Government Finance Officer Level I certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Five years of accounting or related experience.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Local Government Finance Officer Level I certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises daily accounting activities and staff guidance.
• Performs journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assists in annual budget, CAFR/PAFR preparation, and forecasting.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Supports audits and maintains robust financial records.

Skills

Financial accounting

GA government accounting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Staff supervision

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Five years of accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

General ledger software

Job description

Henry County Government in Georgia is seeking a professional-level financial accountant to monitor county accounts and provide lead direction and training to staff. The role focuses on accurate reporting, journal entries, and financial controls across departments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting with at least five years of accounting experience, and holds a valid Georgia driver's license plus Local Government Finance Officer Level I certification.