WIC Grant Accountant

Department of Public Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental & vision

Parental leave

Job summary

Department of Public Health seeks a WIC Grant Accountant to manage complex financial reporting, ledger reconciliations, and grant compliance for the Georgia WIC program. You will oversee accounting activities, prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end reports, and support management decisions with financial analysis.

The role reports to the Fiscal Director, requires GAAP expertise, and coordination with federal and state partners.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field is required.
• Six years of experience in accounting or related area.
• CPA or CMA certification (or active progress toward) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis and forecasting.
• Experience with government or public sector accounting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statistics and reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Apply GAAP and state/federal guidelines to establish and classify financial records.
• Monitor and report on GA WIC federal grants and funding disbursements.
• Coordinate with USDA/FNS and other stakeholders; serve as liaison for audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Public sector accounting

Advanced Excel

Workday experience

CPA/CMA candidate

Grant accounting

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Audit coordination

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Workday Enterprise Platform

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:WIC Grant AccountantAgency:Department of Public HealthJob Requisition ID:JR0000006781Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$56,310.72 - $73,677.24Job Description:*THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION*Who We Are . We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.Job Summary (paragraph or summarized statement about the position):This position directly reports to the Fiscal Director of the Georgia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and is responsible for performing senior-level duties including complex financial reporting, ledger reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. The position oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting activity for the Georgia WIC Program. Performs complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making in functional area. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to address business issues. Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions. Assists with orientation, training, or providing task guidance of junior team members. Provides strategic analysis.Primary Duties & Responsibilities :Analyze financial statistics as well as reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), follow state and federal fiscal guidelines as well as agency policies to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts.Review financial aspects of all WIC federal grants; monitor to ensure financial obligations are met and to ensure that funding activities follow the cash disbursements timely.Reconcile accounting data and transactions that require knowledge of complex rules and regulations as well as the use of advanced research and problem-solving skills.Coordinate activities and build relationships with the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA/FNA) and other stakeholders from a financial perspective and act as the key liaison between Federal and State audit functions.Participate in high level stakeholder meetings and develop and present financial data as necessary (e.g. Public Health District Meetings, USDA meetings).Prepare WIC financial and participation reports monthly, quarterly and at year-end close-out.Analyze spending trends throughout the year to identify areas for cost reduction and improve efficiency.Perform monthly reconciliation for all USDA grants by Fund Source vs disbursement records and the federal Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) statements. Identify funding errors or accounting errors and communicate with Revenue for corrections as necessary.Preferred Qualifications :Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting background, including federal grant compliance.4 + years of accounting or auditing experience in government.CPA or CMA certification (or active progress toward completion).Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros) for trend analysis and forecasting and prior hands-on work with enterprise software.Experience using Workday Enterprise Platform.Possess strong communication skills and take initiative to coordinate with inside or outside customers.Other Information (various scheduling options, standard office hours, travel required, etc):Standard office hours are 08:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Flexible scheduling is available per DPH policy.Position requires work onsite, with option to telework part of the week as per DPH policy.The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.Employment InformationState of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided.In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.ADA StatementDPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer_________________________________________________________________________________________________Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.BENEFITSStandard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.Minimum Qualifications:Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of experience related to the area of assignment.-Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.