Job Title: Accountant

Location: Atlanta, GA, on-site

Compensation: 60,000 excellent benefits

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As a part of the Administrative Services unit, the Accountant is responsible for carrying out assignments necessary to maintain fiduciary responsibilities for federal, state, and local funding streams. Under the direction of accounting management staff, the Account will perform duties related to financial analysis and reporting, payments and invoicing, reconciliations and expenditures, and budgeting. Services may include troubleshooting and resolving issues and collaborating with other departments within the City, such as Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources.

Job duties of the Accountant:

List the essential job duties that are specific to the position. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Performs financial analyses and reporting in accordance with GAAP for the department
• Accounts for multiple funding streams, including annual contracts under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Reconciles project accounts
• Checks and verifies accounts receivable/accounts payable records
• Maintains ledger and general journal entries
• Creates and maintains purchase orders and invoices
• Resolves issues related to invoicing and payments
• Maintains procedures and records related to personnel (e.g. time and effort)

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Experience of the Accountant:

• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of workforce development and WIOA regulations
• Knowledge of Local & State workforce regulations and policies
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting
• Solid Understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies, and procedures
• Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately
• Ability to spot inconsistencies and resolve them
• Ability to compile and explain complex financial reports
• Solid use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases
• Good planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle escalated issues and resolve financial matters of dispute
• Ability to produce detail oriented and organized work products
• Aptitude to deal with confidential matters tactfully and with good judgement

Qualifications and Education of the Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered)

Our Process:

Upon completing the application, you will be prompted to complete our HAALO assessment. HAALO is simply a way for us to understand your preferences, behaviors, and work styles. The assessment is a required step to complete this application.

Avenica is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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