Accountant 2

State of Georgia•Atlanta, GA

54d•$50,000 - $54,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fiscal and Budget Services Unit of the Department of Administrative Services seeks an Accountant 2, who under general supervision, performs mid-level accounting duties in accounts payable according to DOAS-established policies and standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing financial information, supporting audits, and preparing reports. The Accountant 2 will be a subject matter expert or organization resource in assigned areas. Communicate regularly and effectively with upper management regarding deadlines, tasks, and ongoing projects. Review and analyze financial transactions to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with applicable accounting principles, standards, policies, and procedures. Prepare comprehensive accounting reports; identify discrepancies, notify appropriate units, and recommend or initiate corrective actions. Collaborate with external agents, institutions, and internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Ensure timely and accurate processing of daily financial tasks in accordance with established accounting practices and sub-system requirements. Provide advanced-level professional recommendations and financial reports to management for decision-making. Develop and maintain effective internal controls, and assist in setting priorities, goals, and objectives for accounting staff. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in assigned functional areas. Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation in compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards. Support audits by following prescribed guidelines for providing documentation and information as needed.· Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive financial records, files, and communications.

Requirements

Knowledge of business operations in Accounts Payable
Skills using queries and reports to monitor financial records
Ability to retrieve information from the accounting system, analyze, identify and investigate discrepancies
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with all level of management
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent analytical skills
Intermediate experience using Microsoft office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional accounting job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accountant 1 (FIP020) or position equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of professional accounting experience with two or more years in a supervisory capacity.
Master's degree in accounting or finance government
Public sector accounting experience.
Experience working with PeopleSoft Financials Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel - to include experience creating spreadsheets using basic to advance formulas.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly and effectively with upper management regarding deadlines, tasks, and ongoing projects.
Review and analyze financial transactions to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with applicable accounting principles, standards, policies, and procedures.
Prepare comprehensive accounting reports; identify discrepancies, notify appropriate units, and recommend or initiate corrective actions.
Collaborate with external agents, institutions, and internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of daily financial tasks in accordance with established accounting practices and sub-system requirements.
Provide advanced-level professional recommendations and financial reports to management for decision-making.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls, and assist in setting priorities, goals, and objectives for accounting staff.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in assigned functional areas.
Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation in compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards.
Support audits by following prescribed guidelines for providing documentation and information as needed.
Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive financial records, files, and communications.