Job Vacancy Announcement - Accountant 2

Job Vacancy Announcement: Accountant 2

Location: Department of Public Safety Headquarters – Atlanta, GA

Pay Grade: I

Job Code: FIP021

Salary Range: $29,973.63- $52,453.85

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD).

The Accounting Office is responsible for processing payments for goods and services purchased by the agency. It is also responsible for travel reimbursements as well as reconciling purchasing card transactions.

We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Accountant 2 in the CFO’s Office.

Responsibilities include:

·       Analyzing financial information and preparing reports to document records for agency.

·       Maintaining records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other financial activities.

             ·   Processing payments for travel.

A typical workday may include but is not limited to the following activities:

  • Process direct bill hotel invoices in PeopleSoft.

  • Process travel statements within Concur.

  • Obtain vendor information and enter it into PeopleSoft.

  • Verify and balance 1099’s yearly.

  • Assist Accounts Payable Manager with AP balancing to the General Ledger each month.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediate accounting sequence from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional accounting experience. Note: Some positions may require certifications.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

1. Experience working in a State of Georgia agency.

2. Two years of experience using PeopleSoft Financials, specifically Accounts Payable.

3. Two years of experience using Concur travel.

Instructions to apply for this position:

Click on: https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=FIN00XP

Application deadline: Ongoing

This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.  

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information