15796 - Accountant

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

3d•$52,266 - $84,148•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant performs accounting functions for assigned accounts, including entering and posting financial data, preparing and approving journal entries, reconciling accounts, calculating and entering data into computer systems, researching and correcting errors, preparing tax forms, maintaining financial records, and preparing and submitting related reports. This role also involves maintaining accounting records for various County funds, analyzing general ledger accounts for accuracy, reviewing cash receipts and deposits, performing daily/monthly general ledger closeouts, and preparing related reports. Additionally, the Accountant performs cash flow analysis, reviews account balances, verifies money transfers, ensures deposits are made to proper accounts, assists with yearly cash flow projections, and maintains related files and documentation. The position supports auditors with annual and periodic audits, compiles data for notes and schedules, reviews ledger entries, and retrieves records. A key responsibility includes managing fixed assets, monitoring acquisitions and disposals, maintaining inventory records, updating logs, verifying details, preparing audit schedules, participating in surplus auctions, and maintaining documentation. The role may also assist with banking functions and process accounts payable documentation, including verifying invoices and purchase orders, entering data for payment, administering system permissions, and maintaining documentation. The Accountant participates in special projects, researches, compiles reports, analyzes data, makes recommendations, serves on committees, and submits mandated reports. A comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations is required, along with staying aware of new trends and advances in the profession through workshops and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
two years of experience in accounting, business, accounts payable/receivable or related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
Maintains accounting records for various County funds; analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy and appropriateness of transactions; reviews cash receipts and deposits, as well as journal, for accuracy; performs daily and/or monthly closeout of general ledger; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
Performs cash flow analysis and review of assigned County funds; reviews account balances; verifies money transfers; reviews cash deposit receipts; ensures deposits made to proper accounts; assists with yearly cash flow projections; maintains related files and documentation; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
Assists auditors in completing annual and periodic audits; determines accrual balances; compiles data for notes and schedules; reviews all general ledger and subledger entries for accuracy; and obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed.
Manages fixed assets for assigned area; monitors capital asset acquisition and disposal; maintains inventory records; updates fixed asset logs; verifies title, serial number; prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation; participates in surplus auction; and maintains all related documentation and accounts
May assist in maintaining banking related functions as assisgned for all Countywide Banking relationships.
Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation and information; receives, reviews and verifies invoices, purchase orders for accuracy, completeness and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment as applicable;; administers permissions in systems; and maintains all related documentation.
Participates in special projects as assigned; researches, compiles and prepares reports; analyzes data and makes recommendations; serves on committees; and submits all mandated reports to regulatory agencies or others as required.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Maintain the mass additions table (adding, deleting assets per our FA criteria), Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation entries, Track construction-in-progress projects and capitalize completed assets and Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger.