Senior Accountant - Marietta
Georgia Department of Revenue•Marietta, GA
•$78,000 - $85,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Defense is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and year-end closing. The position oversees essential fiscal operations and ensures compliance with state and federal fund regulations. It supports the agency's mission by managing state and federal funding and providing accounting expertise across departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and three years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two years of experience at the lower-level Accountant 3 (FIP022) or equivalent position.
- Must pass an extensive pre-employment Georgia criminal background check and a post-hire federal background investigation.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of current or recent State of Georgia accounting experience.
- Recent functional and working knowledge of general ledger and accounts receivable in Workday (GA@WORK).
- Current or recent professional experience working with federal funding.
- Advanced reconciliation, problem-solving, and general ledger skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and V-Lookups.
- Completion of the State’s Primary Governmental Accounting Series.
Responsibilities
- Oversee federal and state accounts receivable, capital asset accounting, bank reconciliations, and other comprehensive ledger reconciliations.
- Contribute to state and federal year-end close processes and develop internal and external financial reports.
- Review and analyze general ledger account balances to ensure accuracy.
- Use reports, queries, and analytical tools to identify, reconcile, and resolve complex discrepancies.
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within the accounting system.
- Prepare statutory, regulatory, and financial reports in accordance with internal and external policies.
- Assist with developing financial policies to achieve agency goals.
- Provide general accounting expertise across departments.
Benefits
- 15 days of vacation per year.
- 15 days of sick leave per year, accumulating at 10 hours per month.
- 13 paid state holidays.
- Alternative schedules and hybrid work options.
- Up to one hour of the workday for physical training.
- Access to three on-site gyms and secure outdoor recreation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
