Manager, Accounting/Financial Services - 00026478

Salary: $67,143.64 Annually
Location : Glynn Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-60517
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 12
Unit: Glynn Co. DFCS
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services is seeking applicants for the position of Manager, Accounting/Financial Services, Region 12 Accounting. This position is located in Glynn County, Georgia. This IS NOT a work from home position.
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Job Description
Pay Grade: M
Manages the accounting and financial operations of a unit, department or agency. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
This IS NOT a work from home position.
Role and Responsibilities

• Provides daily leadership and supervision to the overall operations of the Field Fiscal Services Unit.
• Provides management level functions including budgetary control and reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of regional accounting office.
• Analyze and reconcile accounting data and transactions.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain budget and financial records for the department or unit.
• Create and maintain a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and team orientation.
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles in recording financial activity in accounting systems and varied subsystems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years of professional level experience in accounting and/or a closely related fiscal activity, One (1) year of which in a supervisory, administrative or lead worker role.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in accounting and/or related fiscal activity.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Knowledge of job-relevant policies and procedures at the state and federal levels.

Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection 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.
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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