Accountant 2 (Revenue Accountant) - 00059642

Salary: $48,213.74 - $50,000.00 Annually
Location : GA 30334, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-62679
Division/Office: OFS - Office of Financial Services
Unit: Office Of Financial Services
Opening Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date: 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Accountant 2 (Revenue Accountant). This position is located at 47 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303.
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Job Description
Pay Grade: I
Under general supervision, analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss or other financial activities within an agency. Evaluates, audits and maintains accounts and transaction processing to ensure GAAP compliance.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Data entry:
  • Records Daily federal draws of revenue.
  • Records invoices and interunit receivable's.
  • Record cash deposits daily.
  • Record allocation of Federal and State revenue.

Prepare and analyze data for the following:

• Daily draws.
• Daily cash positions.
• Collection on aging receivables.
• Reconciles books to the back statement daily to ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner.

Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and 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.

Maintains records, files and documentation related to accounting processes.

Serves as liaison in responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of professional accounting experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediate accounting sequence from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of professional accounting experience.

Note: Some positions may require certifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Two (2) years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing PeopleSoft Financial application.
• Demonstrative experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel intermediate skill level.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some College/Tech
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• GED
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How many years experience do you have in handling accounts receivable transactions, processing invoices, and/or financial record keeping?

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In addition to your Bachelor degree in Accounting how many years of professional accounting experience do you have?

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Do you have experience in Peoplesoft Financial Applications?

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How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Excel?

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Do you have a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting?

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Do you have experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing?

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