Financial Operations Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing a broad range of financial operations, including customer billing, payments, deposits, refunds, asset accounting, tax submissions, and financial data entry. This position ensures the accurate recording, reconciliation, tracking, reporting, and compliance of institutional financial transactions while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. The role serves as a key contributor to the integrity of financial records, maintains accountability for assets, and ensures the timely processing of revenue-related activities.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable processes, asset accounting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of billing, payment processing, deposits, refunds, reconciliations, and tax submission requirements.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve account issues.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while handling high-volume financial transactions.
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, accounts receivable, asset management, billing, tax administration, or related financial operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Process and maintain customer billing activities, including invoicing, collections, payment application, and account analysis.
Enter, validate, and maintain miscellaneous, ad hoc, and recurring financial transactions within the financial system.
Verify appropriate account coding and supporting documentation prior to processing transactions.
Enter revenue transactions, payment activity, and deposits from multiple sources, ensuring all bank transactions are recorded in GA@Work prior to monthly closing.
Maintain accurate asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and inventory verification.
Coordinate the surplus of state-owned property deemed eligible for disposal.
Support the annual inventory verification process.
Review monthly sales tax and remit payments to the Georgia Department of Revenue before the deadline.
Track rental income, keeping up-to-date records.
Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation monthly.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices for financial operations.