Accounting Technician 2

Accounting Technician 2

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Agency: Family and Children Services, Division of

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $46,848.40

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

Start your career in public service. The Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), is seeking candidates to fill the position of Accounting Technician 2 reporting to the unit supervisor. This position is located in Forest Park, Georgia.

Job Description (General Summary): Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Balances and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledger or reports.
• Collect fees or revenues, disburse payments and posts to appropriate accounts.
• Compiles and maintains records and files.
• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED AND Three (3) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience.
• OR
• One (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician 1 (FIT020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• Two years of bookkeeping experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.