Manager accounting / financial services
Georgia Department of Human Services
Location
Georgia | United States
Job description
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), Division of Family & Children Services is seeking applicants for the position of Manager, Accounting/Financial Services, Region 6 Accounting . This position is located in Macon City, Bibb County, Georgia . This IS NOT a work from home position.
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Pay Grade: M
Manages the accounting and financial operations of a unit, department or agency. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
This IS NOT a work from home position. Role and Responsibilities - Provides daily leadership and supervision to the overall operations of the Field Fiscal Services Unit.
- Provides management level functions including budgetary control and reporting.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of regional accounting office.
- Analyze and reconcile accounting data and transactions.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain budget and financial records for the department or unit.
- Create and maintain a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and team orientation.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles in recording financial activity in accounting systems and varied subsystems.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Three (3) years of professional level experience in accounting and/or a closely related fiscal activity, One (1) year of which in a supervisory, administrative or lead worker role.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
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: - Two (2) years of supervisory experience in accounting and/or related fiscal activity.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Good communication skills, written and oral.
- Ability to read and interpret financial reports.
- Knowledge of job-relevant policies and procedures at the state and federal levels.
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Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
[email protected].
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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