Accountant

Georgia Department of Revenue • Warner Robins, GA

3d • $50,000 - $59,999 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant performs professional accounting duties involving the analysis and preparation of financial reports and financial information. The role must maintain qualifications for employment under Technical College System of Georgia policies, Central Georgia Technical College policies and procedures, and applicable accreditation standards. The position is assigned to the Warner Robins campus and may require travel to other college service-area locations and other travel as needed.

This is a full-time, 12-month position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Normal hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends, may be required as needed. The gross annual salary range is in the $50,000s, with the actual salary determined in part by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree and qualifications. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an appropriately accredited academic institution; alternatively, an associate degree in accounting or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of accounting work experience.
• Submit transcripts or certifications showing conferred educational degrees and current certifications, and document qualifications in the employment history.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of student accounts management practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Must complete the required application and submit applicable supporting documentation by the closing deadline.
• May be subject to criminal-history, motor-vehicle, employment-reference, drug, fingerprint, credit-history, psychological, and medical screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Documented work experience with Workday / GA@WORK Financial system.
• Documented work experience with BANNER student accounts modules.

Responsibilities

• Record or direct the recording of financial transactions, classify revenue and expenditures, and resolve recording errors.
• Process accounts payable, including complex invoices and shipment documents, partial payments, discounts, and transactions involving multiple state chart-of-accounts entries.
• Compile data and prepare standard accounting reports, including PELL and HOPE spreadsheets for revenue journal entries.
• Balance and reconcile accounting records, including journals, ledgers, batch reports, bank statements, payroll documents, and college-specific reports or related documents.
• Receive, control, and record cash, check, and credit-card receipts; balance the student information system register when assisting with student registration.
• Maintain accounting file information.
• Coordinate purchase activities.
• Perform limited clerical responsibilities.
• Respond to requests for information or advice and solve clerical problems.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• State retirement benefits through the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS), as applicable.
• Insurance.
• Leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level