Accountant I - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I works under supervision to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports that document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other agency financial activities. The role records financial transactions, reconciles accounting records, and prepares reports. It applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to financial records and transactions, and supports accounting reviews and audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of basic accounting.
Knowledge of TeamWorks Financials or Workday for Finance.
Experience with Concur functions and capabilities.
Intermediate-level Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the TeamWorks system.
Knowledge of vendor management and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

Apply GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish account tables and transaction records, review financial data, assign entries to appropriate accounts, and apply accounting controls.
Develop, maintain, and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs.
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to appropriate accounts.
Maintain records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes.
Participate in compiling data and prepare standard accounting reports.
Prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, budget records, and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards.
Support auditors and other reviewers and identify and correct problems revealed during reviews or audits.
Respond to inquiries as a liaison and help resolve routine accounting problems.