Accountant 3 - 00059700, 00060541, 00060907, 00061945

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Accountant 3. This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia JOIN OUR TEAM!!! Pay Grade: K Under broad supervision, performs or oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting activity for a department or agency. Analyzes financial information and programs, identifies financial trends, makes recommendations to management and prepares a full range of financial reports, including specialized or non-standard reports. This position reports to a Grants Supervisor. This position applies generally accepted accounting principles in recording financial activity in accounting systems and various subsystems. This Position is a remote position. You will be required to report to our office at 47 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA when necessary. Role And Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple federal, state and locally funded grants.
• Monitors and analyzes all monthly grant expenditures, program budget projections and progress made to fulfill all program cost sharing commitments including the preparation of accurate and timely federal financial reports.
• Ensures compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations and requirements as outlined in the contracts and grant agreements.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries and adjustments to be posted to general ledger.
• Prepares standard statutory, regulatory and GAAP financial and/or accounting reports.
• Analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions.
• Responds to inquiries for solutions to difficult accounting problems or for information or interpretation from third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of pending audit actions.
• Develops, monitors and maintains budget and financial records for a department or unit.
• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
• Remains abreast of current trends and developments in the accounting field.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Efficient data mining skills.
• Self-starter who desires to develop his/her talent and advance within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with using limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of financial software applications (PeopleSoft Financials), Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Access) and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
• 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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

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

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum which included completion of introductory and intermediate accounting sequences from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Experience preparing federal reports or financial statements.
• Experience