Financial Analyst 2 - 00181752

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. 

 

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure

The Department of Community Health is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst II, responsible for performing professional accounting duties associated with analyzing, reconciling, and recording financial data.  Under general supervision, this position analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to document or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss or other financial activities with an agency. This role also evaluates, audits and maintains accounts and transaction processing to ensure GAAP compliance.

• Review and evaluate vendor invoices and supporting documents received to ensure the information is accurate prior to creating vouchers and issuing payments   
• Process and enter vendor invoices into TeamWorks Financials
• Track invoice payments utilizing the AP Tracker, follow-up on discrepancies, and monitor activity to ensure completion and timely payments
• Verify entries processed by reviewing team member’s vouchers for accuracy  
• Review vouchers on hold and unposted vouchers reports weekly and follow-up
• Maintain financial records in Laserfiche and ensure that the financial transactions are properly recorded to the general ledger
• Distribute mail and invoices to Program staff and reconcile monthly statements
• Request and review monthly vendor invoice statements
• Ability to provide support and respond to requests from auditors, vendors, management, program managers, and team members
• Provide training and assistance to staff on Accounting policies and procedures
• Perform monthly accounts payable reconciliations
• Perform other additional job duties as assigned

Associate degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, billing, and collection systems or claims; or Two (2) years of professional job-related experience in general accounting, billing, and collection systems and/or claims; or One (1) year of experience at the lower level Financial Analyst 1 (FIP060) or equivalent position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below possess the following:

• Previous work experience in governmental accounting and accounts payable
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Excel at an intermediate level
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills with competencies in identifying and analyzing problems
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and well-informed decisions
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments; highly motivated to achieve and be successful
• 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

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 pre-employment background history and reference check. For more information about this job contact: http://dch.ga.gov

Salary : $39,971 - $52,335