Job Announcement – Accounting Specialist

• Position Title: Accounting Specialist
• Department: Finance
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Starting Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (depending on experience and education)

Job Summary

The City of Emerson is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented individual to serve as Accounting Specialist in the Finance Department. Under the supervision of the Municipal Finance Director, this position supports daily financial operations by processing transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing reconciliations and financial reports, and assisting with budget preparation and annual audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Record and reconcile City revenues, including taxes, permits, licenses, fines, franchise fees, grants, and other receipts.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, review financial transactions, and maintain supporting accounting records.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, and periodic financial reporting.
• Compile documentation and schedules for annual audits and other financial reviews.
• Maintain records for restricted funds, grants, fixed assets, and capital projects as assigned.
• Follow City financial procedures and internal controls; identify and report discrepancies.
• Respond to routine financial inquiries and provide clerical, administrative, and customer-service support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience, preferably in municipal or governmental accounting.
• Experience with spreadsheets, word-processing software, and accounting or financial management systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple assignments, and work effectively with staff and the public.
• Must be bondable and comply with City personnel and drug-testing regulations.
• Must obtain Notary Public certification after appointment; Georgia Governmental Finance Officers Association membership within six (6) months; and Certified Local Government Finance Officer Program Level 1 certification within two (2) years.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is typically performed in an office environment and involves frequent sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands to operate office equipment, with occasional walking and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and $15,000 Life Insurance for the employee
• Defined Retirement Plan – fully vested after 5 years
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AFLAC policies
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) policy
• 14 Paid Holidays per year

How to Apply

Applications are available online at www.cityofemerson.org/jobs or can be picked up in person at:

City of Emerson – City Hall
700 Highway 293
Emerson, GA 30137
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Completed applications may be emailed to cityhall@cityofemerson.org or delivered in person to City Hall.

Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Emerson provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.