Accounting Associate

City of Doraville • Doraville, GA

11d • $45,760 - $59,240

About The Position

The Accounting Associate performs accounting and financial support duties for the City of Doraville’s Finance Department. The role processes and maintains financial transactions, reconciles bank accounts and purchasing card activity, maintains supporting documentation, and assists with budget preparation, audit requirements, and month-end closing activities. It helps ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and processed on time, and provides backup support for administration of business licenses, alcohol beverage licenses, and occupation tax certificates.

The position reports to the Assistant Finance Director and is classified as non-exempt. The stated annual pay range is $45,760 to $59,240. Employment with the City is at-will. The City describes alternative work schedules, including compressed or hybrid options, as available to eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures sufficient to perform assigned accounting duties.
• Ability to review and analyze financial records, reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and assist with resolving accounting issues.
• Ability to use computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, word processing applications, and other financial software.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate financial records, prepare supporting schedules, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work cooperatively with employees across City departments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity in handling financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently within established procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet applicable City pre-employment screening and background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant accounting experience, preferably involving general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, financial reporting, or related accounting functions.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, including governmental fund accounting and municipal financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, month-end closing activities, and audit preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and preparing financial reports or supporting schedules.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and computerized municipal financial systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls, accounting procedures, and applicable financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments and external auditors to obtain documentation, resolve accounting questions, and support financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, or other languages commonly spoken in the Doraville community.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned City bank accounts and identify and report discrepancies for review and resolution.
• Review and reconcile purchasing card transactions across City departments, ensuring expenditures are properly coded and supported by required receipts, documentation, and approvals.
• Enter financial transactions accurately and promptly into the City’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Review transactions and other financial documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate account coding, and compliance with established procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing by compiling financial information, maintaining supporting schedules, and performing assigned reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering financial records, compiling supporting documentation, preparing assigned schedules, and responding to routine information requests.
• Assist with annual budget preparation by updating budget documents, compiling financial information, and maintaining supporting records.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records in accordance with City procedures and applicable record-retention requirements.
• Research routine accounting discrepancies and coordinate with appropriate personnel to resolve issues.
• Communicate with City departments and vendors to obtain documentation, clarify transaction information, and resolve routine accounting questions.
• Assist with preparing routine financial reports and account summaries as assigned.
• Provide backup support for the Business Services function, including administration and maintenance of alcohol beverage licenses and occupation tax certificates.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of financial records and information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees; dependent coverage is available at additional cost.
• Basic life insurance at no cost for full-time employees and eligible dependents; full-time employees also receive additional AD&D coverage.
• The City fully funds a 401a retirement plan.
• Employee-funded 457(b) deferred compensation plan with an employer match.
• Alternative work schedules, including compressed or hybrid options, are available to eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED