Accountant

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Accountant Agency: Insurance Department of the State of Georgia Job Requisition ID: JR0000007123 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $70,000.00 Job Description: Under general supervision, the Accountant 3 performs professional level finance, accounting, and fiscal control functions. This lead role will also serve as the back-up to the agency’s payroll liaison for the State Accounting Office (SAO), Payroll Shared Services. Submit transmittal for payroll, assist with issues regarding verifying and checking for errors from the State Accounting Office (SAO) Payroll Shared Services to include communicating issues regarding employees pay and deductions. Assist with managing the local admin and accounting functions in the statewide travel reimbursement system (CONCUR). Process expense reimbursements (Travel). Process miscellaneous payments one-time and monthly recurring invoices. Process purchase orders and requisitions invoices and Ad Hoc payments. Process banking settlements for expense, ad hoc, procurement settlements. Assist with processing local distributions to counties and municipalities for the Premium Tax department. Assist with preparing, balancing, reconciling and submitting the annual salary and travel report for approval. Assist with preparing, balancing, reconciling and submitting the annual per diem report for the approval. Assist in managing the agency asset management. Manage risk management functions for the agency including reconciling. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 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. 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.