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The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

Important Notes:

Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:

• Successfully pass a background check, including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable
• Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and
• Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The SAO does not sponsor, or support employment based on non-immigrant visas, now or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, M1, J1, E2 or any other visa category

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position will be filled at a level commensurate with the selectee’s education and experience at one of the following levels:

Accountant 1 (FIP020)

Pay Grade: H

Salary Range: $35,618.70 - $46,245.72

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

Accountant 2 (FIP021)

Pay Grade: I

Salary Range: $38,452.58 - $50,142.29

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional accounting job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Accountant 1 (FIP020) or position equivalent.

Accountant 3 (FIP022)

Pay Grade: K

Salary Range: $44,998.81 - $58,143.37

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 position equivalent.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies apply to establish tables/records of accounts or financial transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts
• Develops, maintains and prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Establishes tables of accounts, and assigns entries to proper accounts
• Maintains records, files and documentation related to accounting processes
• May analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
• Oversee or participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports
• 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
• Provides support to auditors and other reviewers, and identifies and corrects any problems revealed in reviews or audits
• Serves as 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

GA@WORK Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility: Data Governance         
• Level of Accountability: Contributor
• Security Risk Level: High
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• Integration w/ Standard Duties:
• Role-Specific Additions:

Additional Information:

Please complete all sections of the application. A resume does not substitute for a complete work experience section.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified. 

The State Accounting Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.