Accounting Tech 1

Georgia Department of Public Health•Columbus, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounting Tech 1 within the West Central Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. This position will be based in Columbus, GA and perform accounting duties for all 16-county health departments and 50+ programs to include, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budget monitoring and/or related general accounting processes. You will support the agency by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports. Disburse payments and post to appropriate accounts. Compiles and maintains records and files. May analyze financial reports to assess compliance. May apply GAAP guidelines. May compile and prepare standard accounting reports. Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems. Prepare requested materials for audits of financial data or records. Process or reconcile financial transactions such as accounts payable and/or invoices for processing payments. Provide information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities. Verify the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves vendor billing inquiries. Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or position equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of recent experience performing accounts-payable job-related functions.
Associate’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines for completion.
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports.
Disburse payments and post to appropriate accounts.
Compiles and maintains records and files.
May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
May apply GAAP guidelines.
May compile and prepare standard accounting reports.
Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems.
Prepare requested materials for audits of financial data or records.
Process or reconcile financial transactions such as accounts payable and/or invoices for processing payments.
Provide information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities.
Verify the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves vendor billing inquiries.
Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.