District Program Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Position

The Northeast Health District is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Bookkeeper to support our financial operations with a focus on budget preparation and tracking.

Position Summary: The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing detailed budgets, tracking expenditures, and generating financial reports. The position will be cross-trained in other bookkeeping functions including cash disbursements and receipts.

As a District Program Bookkeeper within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage program-specific budgets
• Enter and track expenses and prepare journal entries as necessary
• Monitor spending against approved budgets and report variances
• Prepare budget summaries for program management and work closely with department heads and leadership to provide budget insights and forecasts
• Support audits, grant reporting, and funding documentation
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; OR Four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or equivalent position.

Employee Benefits: 13 paid holidays Generous annual and sick leave Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options State retirement and savings plans Opportunities for continuing education and professional development Additional Support Programs: Physical activity breaks Worksite wellness program Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Employee discounts No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.