Senior Accountant.

Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

General Description

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

Overview of Job:

Georgia Department of Community Affairs is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to perform professional accounting functions, including accounts receivable, general ledger, asset management, account reconciliation, cash management and financial reporting. Duties include but are not limited to: independently reviewing/approving financial transactions, processing complex receivables, performing reconciliations, developing internal financial reports, and completing and analyzing financial reports to determine fiscal integrity and compliance with principles, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures. Maintains accounting file information and performs other duties as assigned. Provides customer service and support for the operations and financial reporting unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of professionalaccounting experience

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of professional accounting experience

OR

Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediateaccounting sequence from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in governmental accounting

Completion of the State Financial Management Certificate Program

Experience utilizing the PeopleSoft application

Experience using Workday

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access)

Strong organizational skills

Strong writing skills

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) years of professional accounting job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant 2 (FIP021) or equivalent position.