Watershed Management Accountant

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 52,266 - 84,148; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks an experienced accountant to perform general and specialized accounting duties, reconcile accounts, monitor budgets, and prepare transactional reports. The role requires meticulous financial recordkeeping and accuracy in ledger maintenance.

You will support audits, manage fixed assets, review cash flows, process accounts payable, and contribute to regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Two years of experience in accounting, business, accounts payable/receivable or related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized accounting duties; reconciles accounts; prepares journal entries; maintains financial records; prepares related reports.
• Maintains accounting records for various funds; analyzes general ledger; performs closeout and reports as required.
• Performs cash flow analysis; reviews deposits and transfers; supports cash flow projections and related documentation.
• Assists auditors in annual and periodic audits; prepares data, notes and schedules; reviews entries for accuracy.
• Manages fixed assets; maintains asset logs; supports audit schedules and related documentation.
• Processes accounts payable documents; verifies invoices and purchase orders; enters data for payment; maintains documentation.
• Participates in special projects; researches data; prepares reports; supports regulatory reporting.
• Keeps current on laws/regulations; pursues workshops and training.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks an experienced accountant to perform general and specialized accounting duties, reconcile accounts, monitor budgets, and prepare transactional reports. The role requires meticulous financial recordkeeping and accuracy in ledger maintenance.

You will support audits, manage fixed assets, review cash flows, process accounts payable, and contribute to regulatory reporting.