Manager, Accounting/Financial Services (General Ledger Manager) -00059680

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), Office of Financial Services (OFS) is seeking candidates for the position of General Ledger Manager. This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

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Paygrade:  M

The General Ledger Manager is responsible for the management of all accounting related functions of the general ledger.  This position provides advanced professional accounting services in support of the Department of Human Services and it’s attached agencies. General involvement includes analyzing, recording, and interpreting financial transactions; preparing specialized and standard accounting forms and reports; and providing accurate and timely information to department management, agency program staff and leadership, other state agencies, auditors, and other third parties with financial information interests.  This role assists with the preparation of financial reporting requirements for the department. Moreover, duties include supervision of staff, accounting professionals and paraprofessionals.

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Applies and adheres to current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Federal statutory accounting regulations and requirements, State of Georgia accounting policies and procedures and Department of Human Services fiscal policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts accurately for fiscal integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions that require knowledge of complex rules and regulations and use of advanced research and problem-solving skills.
• Preparation and review of journal entries as required.
• Reviews and/or creates financial statements and year-end reports to support the State and Federal year-end close and reporting process.
• Identifies and corrects procedural problems revealed in reviews and audits.
• Performs complex and detailed monthly bank reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Monitors daily transactions and manages, secures and maintains all bank statement and reports for the department’s bank accounts.
• Performs monthly review and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including accounts payable, accounts receivable, advances and prepaid accounts.
• Manages and leads a staff of three General Ledger accountants on team success in completing assignments/responsibilities accurately and timely along with matters pertaining to staff development.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

• Strong and effective data mining skills.

• Self-starter who desires to develop his/her talent and advance within the organization.   

• Strong and effective analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision. 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Strong proficiency in the use of financial software applications (Team Works Financials), Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Access), and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting AND three (3) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a supervisory role; 

• Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant Spv (FIP024) or equivalent position.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Seven (7) years or more performing the following accounting functions: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General ledger account reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Reporting.
• Knowledge of and experience with the State’s financial management system TeamWorks (PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge and experience with other Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, IF, and VLOOKUP formulas.
• Prior work experience in the governmental accounting field.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

                   https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:  @HRHelpline
 
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.  Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
  
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Salary : $73,677 - $78,100