Accountant I
City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Entry level professional position in accounting. Performs financial analysis and reporting for assigned department which may include invoices, billing and collection; accounting for assets, liabilities, and capital; processing of checks and/or ACH payments; reconciliation of bank accounts; researching, analyzing, and reconciling bank accounts customer accounts and general ledger accounts according to GAAP. May troubleshoot issues from accounting clerks. Works under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level accountant.
Requirements
- Knowledge of general accounting and GAAP.
- Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
- Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level.
- Ability to use independent judgement and discretion.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of six (6) years of professional related experience).
- A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Carries out accounting assignments that are typically straightforward in nature.
- Collaborates with senior peers on projects.
- Performs financial analyses and reporting in accordance with GAAP for assigned department(s).
- Accounts for assets, liabilities, and capital assets.
- Inputs and reconciles general ledger account.
- Processes invoices.
- Performs billing and collection duties.
- Processes checks and/or ACH payments.
- Reconciles bank statements.
- Researches, analyzes, and corrects discrepancies or escalates to higher level.
- Handles accounting for customer accounts.
- Troubleshoots issues from lower-level staff.
- Compiles standard reports.
- Answers questions from internal or external customers.
- Attends departmental meetings as necessary.
- May assist in preparation of budgets.
- May recommend changes to internal Leadership.
- Provides guidance and training as required to clerical staff, interns, temporary employees, etc.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
