Accountant 3

Financial Opportunity At Team Georgia

Under limited supervision, performs or oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting activity for a department or agency. Analyzes financial information and programs, identifies financial trends, makes recommendations to management, and prepares a full range of financial reports, including specialized or non-standard reports. May also serve in a lead role.

Essential Functions :

1. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of State Accounting Office (SAO) policies and procedures for assigned area. Assists with State Accounting Office initiatives as well as quarterly and year-end closing procedures.

2. Leads and oversees the preparation, maintenance, and accuracy of schedules and ledgers required to meet financial accounting and reporting objectives, including lease schedules, asset ledgers and related schedules.

3. Ensures accurate reporting of Agency balances and transactions for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and other applicable reporting objectives.

4. Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts accurately for fiscal integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

5. Corrects general ledger accounts based on timely recognition of problems and accurate identification of required adjustments

6. Plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

7. Prepares advanced-level professional recommendations and financial reports to management.

8. Responsible for handling disbursement request

9. Research variances and prepares adjusting entries as needed.

10. Maintains complete, accurate and readily accessible accounting files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

11. Follows guidelines for providing information to others and auditors when necessary.

12. Maintains confidentiality of records, files, and other documentation.

13. Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies :

1. Financial Management.

2. Collaboration Skills.

3. Skills using queries and reports to monitor financial records.

4. Ability to retrieve information from the accounting system, analyze, identify, and investigate discrepancies.

5. Investigate discrepancies.

6. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; Strong interpersonal skills.

7. Excellent customer service skills.

8. Excellent analytical skills.

9. Ability to serve as lead worker.

10. Intermediate or advanced knowledge and skills with Microsoft Excel.

11. Ethical Conduct.

12. Proficient in Microsoft Excel using Pivot table and VLookup functionality.

Preferred Education and Experience :

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the required education and experience, possess one or more of the following :

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

2. State of Georgia Accounting Experience.

3. Advanced Excel skills (creating spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting, etc.)

4. 2 to 4 years' experience working in General Ledger, AP, AR, account reconciliations experience, ability to analyze financial data and provide insightful reports in accounting environment.

5. Strong understanding of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles).

Supervisory Responsibility :

None required for this position.

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals upon request.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel :

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

None required for this position.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance :

As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job.

All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

AAP / EEO Statement :

GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable Accommodations :

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at ada_request@gvs.ga.gov.

GVRA :

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.