Accountant 1- AR

Administrative Services, Department of•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal Services Unit of the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is seeking two (2) Accountant 1 positions to perform entry-level accounting duties in the areas of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable in accordance with established DOAS policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Under supervision, the incumbents will perform a variety of accounting responsibilities, including but not limited to processing moderate- to high-volume supplier payments, reviewing and recording accounts receivable transactions, ensuring bank deposits are accurately recorded and reconciled, analyzing financial information, researching and resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. These are entry-level positions. Incumbents may require additional training and experience to gain full proficiency in some or all assigned job responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of business operations in AR and AP
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and theory
Ability to retrieve information from the accounting system, analyze, identify and resolve discrepancies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, using formulas, and developing pivot tables.
Experience working in a governmental accounting environment.
At least one year of experience working in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a general accounting environment.
Experience using Workday Financial Management or a comparable enterprise financial system.

Responsibilities

Records and monitors accounts receivable transactions, including billings, deposits, and cash receipts.
Prepares and processes customer invoices and other receivable transactions.
Applies and reconciles incoming payments to outstanding receivables.
Research and resolves payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and outstanding balances.
Performs daily bank and account reconciliations and investigates variances.
Records appropriate journal entries and other accounting adjustments.
Monitors outstanding receivables and assists with collection activities.
Reconciles AR subsidiary records to the general ledger.
Maintains supporting documentation and prepares routine financial reports.
Communicates with agencies, customers, and internal program areas regarding billing and payment matters.
Assists with preparing financial reports for management.
Assist in development of policies and procedures for assigned areas.
Maintains complete, accurate and readily accessible accounting files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Follow guidelines for providing information to others and auditors when necessary.
Maintains confidentiality of records, files and other documentation.