2 accountants needed SOON, GA Dept of Public Safety

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Cathy Raissle, PHR
Human Resources Specialist
Georgia Department of Public Safety
(404) 624-7551


ACCOUNTANT 2 – Two Positions

Target Salary Range - $ 32,418.30 - $56,724.24

The Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for two Accountant 2 positions located at our Atlanta headquarters.

Job Summary
Analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other financial activities within an agency. Evaluates, audits, and maintains accounts and transaction processing to ensure GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities Include
• Prepares, examines, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, budget records, and other documentation to assess their accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Applies GAAP, state and federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts.
• Oversees or participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports
• Maintains records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes.
• Serves as a liaison in responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems or for information/interpretation from third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors, and governmental entities.
• Provides support to auditors and other reviewers, and identifies and corrects any problems revealed in reviews or audits.

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional accounting experience
OR
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediate accounting sequence AND One year of professional accounting experience
OR
Completion of a master’s degree in accounting

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to research transactions, identify reconciling items, follow-through, and implement corrective action. Possess good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to providing quality customer service. Self-motivated, and results oriented. Flexibility in adapting work to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

Preferred Qualifications: PeopleSoft experience. Leadership skills/experience. Experience with State of Georgia accounting.

Submit State of Georgia application or resume by close of business Monday November 16, 2009:
Department of Public Safety
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1456
Atlanta, GA. 30371-1456 FAX: (404) 624-7546
craissle@gsp.net