Accountant Position Available In Cobb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: This junior professional level Accountant position in Marietta, GA offers a competitive salary based on experience. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 2 years of experience, and knowledge of GASB or GAAP. Responsibilities include reconciling financial statements, preparing reports, and assisting with audits. Preferred qualifications include government fund accounting knowledge and proficiency in Excel. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, 10-key proficiency, and Excel test.
Job Description
Accountant 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Marietta, GA 30060
Rate of Pay:
Commensurate with
Experience Status:
Open Until Filled This position is on-site Monday – Friday (no remote options) This is a junior professional level position within the accounting division of the Finance department that reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor. The position has primary responsibility for the handling of City/BLW receipts and/or disbursements and the performance of a variety of other related duties that provide support in presenting accurate accountability of the City/BLW’s financial position. Maintains various subsidiary ledgers, system applications, and spreadsheets and reconciles to the financial statement balances for all City/BLW funds. Posts, monitors, and reconciles fixed assets to general ledger. Prepares spreadsheets and posts miscellaneous activities to the general ledger (i.e., payroll withholdings.) Maintains basic accounting function for all City/BLW funds. Posts activities to general ledger from various system applications. Assists Accounting Supervisor in the preparation and satisfaction of the annual external/internal audit requirements. Including preparing annual financial reports. Records journal entries for all financial entities. Prepares monthly financial statements for grant reporting; tourism reports, and State Sales and Use Tax collections. Coordinates with other agencies and departments on grant administration. Assists accounting clerks as assigned and/or needed. Monthly bank reconciliations. Maintains automated accounts receivable systems. Process and mail invoices. Prepares spreadsheets and posts miscellaneous activities to the general ledger (i.e., fleet maintenance fuel charges, interest distributions, and payroll withholdings.) Compose and record files and correspondence as needed. Maintains the fixed assets for all entities. Works on monthly Federal Forfeitures. Reconciles the monthly Pension and weekly payroll and post to General Ledger.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and ability to practically apply accounting theories, principles and practices as required by Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to operate calculator (10-key), typewriter, computer and other standard office equipment with proficiency. Ability to compose general correspondence to multi-level employees. Ability to handle cash and checks. Ability to use own initiative and judgment Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of standard accounts payable functions. High proficiency in Excel Knowledge of depreciation and amortization. Credit and criminal background check at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Government fund accounting or non-profit preferred. Knowledge of general pension accounting for a government fund. Working knowledge of H.T.E. applications and AS400. Knowledge of basic payroll accounting Disclaimer Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, background inquiry, pass a 10-key proficiency, and Excel test. d0K01VXvjp
