Professional Education Worker - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Education Worker performs hourly paid administrative, clerical, and general bookkeeping duties related to federal grants for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. This is a part-time role requiring fewer than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. The position supports school, District, and Agency administration by preparing reports and records, maintaining bookkeeping accounts and financial records, preparing financial reports, and complying with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The employee collaborates with colleagues and community stakeholders and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Two years of experience related to bookkeeping.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in bookkeeping and/or office management and grants.
• One year of experience working with school district policies and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing reports, records, and other paperwork as assigned by the District, Agency, Georgia Department of Education, and Federal Government.
• Keep the supervisor informed and work cooperatively with school, District, and Agency staff.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with community agencies, parents, students, and Agency, District, and school staff.
• Develop bookkeeping systems for financial transactions, including establishing a chart of accounts and defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Reconcile entries to balance subsidiary accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Prepare trial balances and reconcile entries to balance the general ledger.
• Maintain historical records by filing documents.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements, ensuring adherence, filing reports, and advising management on needed items.
• Contribute to team efforts and accomplish related results as needed.
• Continue professional growth through research, study, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• The position is not eligible for benefits.
• The posting describes benefits available to eligible employees, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• The agency is a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Statewide Total Rewards programs intended to support work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree