Job description

Description

Pay Grade: K

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.

The Department of Community Health Financial Management Division, is seeking a qualified Accountant 3 responsible for performing professional accounting duties associated with analyzing, reconciling, and recording financial data. This is a hybrid position that requires in-office and remote work with the approval of your supervisor. Your days of frequency in the office can change at any time during your employment based on the business needs of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record various revenue collection deposits
• Analyze and validate recorded transactions timely
• Research various transactions timely
• Review and monitor daily activity in the bank accounts
• Record deposits within three business days
• Record adjusting transactions timely
• Prepare multiple wire transfers weekly
• Maintain various spreadsheets for tracking activity
• Complete reconciliations weekly
• Scan supporting documents weekly
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND One year of professional accounting experience OR Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND Two years 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 Three years of professional accounting experience. Note: Some positions may require certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional level work experience recording financial activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, and statutory accounting requirements
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Excel at an intermediate level, database, and other related application
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and well-informed decisions
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated competencies in identifying and analyzing problems
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments; highly motivated to achieve and be successful
• Team player that works well in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with management, staff, other department personnel, and external organizations in a cooperative and professional manner
• Committed to providing high quality customer service
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail

Additional Information

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

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 agency 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. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to
a background history and reference check. For more information about this job
contact: : http://dch.ga.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,268.09 - $56,811.56 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Wear masks, sanitize stations available, social distancing practiced.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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