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Financial Operations Generalist - Gainesville RYDC - Gainesville, GA (NSC)

Georgia, Gainesville, GA, United States


Paraprofessional Accounting

Under direction, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers or reports
Collects fees or revenue, disburses payments and posts to appropriate accounts
Compiles and maintains records and files
May analyze financial reports to assess compliance
May apply GAAP guidelines
May compile and prepare standard accounting reports
May monitor individual department budgets or expenditures, and identifies budget variances
Performs routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts
Responds to inquiries to solve routine accounting problems
Prepares requested materials for audits of financial data or records
Processes or records financial transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, or requisitions in ledger or computer system
Provides information or interpretation to third parties such as banks, auditors, vendors and governmental entities
Verifies the accuracy of information to be billed, tracks account activity, bills, consumers and resolves billing inquiries
Receives additional training as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience.
Or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
This is an internal and external job announcement.
This is an unclassified position.
The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable.
Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration.
All applications will be prescreened.
DJJ is an equal employment opportunity employer.