Make a difference and join the DCA Team!DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

General Description

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

Overview of Job:

Georgia Department of Community Affairs is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable Supervisor) to oversee the professional accounting functions specifically related to accounts payables and payroll.

• Issue daily cash projections timely and accurately.
• Set the payment check runs in accordance with the department documented process. 
• Run various reports to ensure invoices are paid timely with no holds.
• Provide a daily listing of invoices scheduled to pay for final review.
• Verify the accuracy of processed invoices.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. 
• Monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established timelines.
• Facilitate staff participation to develop, implement, and continuously improve service delivery to ensure the attainment of the core strategies and mission of the agency.
• Coach and support staff in developing and implementing work plans and/or initiatives, working cooperatively and interdependently with others and all departments. 
• Maintain and update desk procedures and checklists for accounting processing and reporting and cross-train staff.
• Complete performance reviews of staff by the required deadlines.
• Perform payroll accounting functions and related programs or processes.
• Reconcile and resolve payroll issues, errors, and discrepancies as necessary before deadlines.
• Perform account reconciliations and other duties as assigned.

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.

·At least 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Core Competencies: 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Efficient data mining skills.
• Self-starter who desires to develop his/her talent and advance within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with using limited direct 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 (PeopleSoft Financials and HCM)
• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Access) and/or standard software
applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position.This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.Local periodic travel may be required.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview 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.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation, and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.