JOB 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.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports.

· Collects fees or revenues, disburses payments and posts to appropriate accounts.

· Compiles and maintains records and files.

· May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.

· May apply GAAP guidelines. May compile and prepare standard accounting reports.

· May monitor individual department budgets or expenditures and identifies budget variances

· Performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts

· Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems

· Prepares requested materials for audits of financial data or records

· Processes or records financial transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, or requisitions in a ledger or computer system

· Provides information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities

· Verifies the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills consumers and resolves billing inquiries

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university

· OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

· Experience with PeopleSoft Financials

· Experience with Accounts payables & receivables

· Experience with accounting & fiscal functions

· Experience with State of Georgia accounting functions

· At least two (2) years of experience creating requisitions & creating and processing purchase orders

· Experience with NICP codes and Team Works

· Eligible to receive a State Procurement Card and the ability to reconcile P-card statements

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program