Financial Ops. Generalist 1 - Augusta YDC - Augusta, GA (NSC)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring, and related general accounting processes. The role performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and claims-processing duties for assigned accounts and receives additional training as needed to gain proficiency across all areas.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.
• Minimum qualifications also include a high school diploma/GED and two years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience, or one year of experience at the lower-level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.

Responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers, or reports.
• Collect fees or revenues, disburse payments, and post transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Compile and maintain records and files.
• Analyze financial reports to assess compliance, as needed.
• Apply GAAP guidelines, as needed.
• Compile and prepare standard accounting reports, as needed.
• Monitor department budgets or expenditures and identify budget variances, as needed.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and claims-processing duties for assigned accounts.
• Respond to inquiries to resolve routine accounting problems.
• Prepare requested materials for audits of financial data or records.
• Process or record transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, or requisitions in a ledger or computer system.
• Provide information or interpretation to banks, auditors, vendors, governmental entities, and other third parties.
• Verify billing information, track account activity, bill consumers, and resolve billing inquiries.
• Complete additional training as required to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Total Rewards programs intended to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree