Accounting Technician 1 (Financial Operations Generalist 1) -

Georgia Department Of Human Services

Job Location:

Floyd County - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 36133 - 36133

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency independence and protect Georgias 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 Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs including but not limited to Fatherhood Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the childs life.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS)The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking candidatesfor the position of Accounting Technician 1 (Financial Operations Generalist 1). This position is based in Rome Floyd County Georgia.

Note: The Region 1 office covers the Cartersville Dalton Douglasville Rock Spring Rome Dallas andMarietta DCSS offices. If space permits candidates could choose to sit at any one of these offices but must conduct mandatory training in Rome Georgia.

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Job Description

Pay Grade: G

Under direct supervision performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions such as accounts payable and receivable payroll preparation budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.

Role and Responsibilities:

Researches financial reports and resolves undistributed collections to expedite processing of child support payments in accordance with federal state and agency procedures.
Interacts with field and state office personnel to ensure any financial problems are addressed quickly and efficiently to ensure child support payments are disbursed timely.
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor manager director or leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GEDANDTwo (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience.

One (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.

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

Bachelors degree in business curriculum from an approved accredited college or universityANDTwo (2) yearsof work experience performing accounting or fiscal control functions.
Associates degree in business curriculum from an approved accredited college or universityANDTwo (2) years of work experience performing accounting or fiscal control functions.
Four (4) years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.

Additional Information

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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 the request by the closing date of this announcement to: .

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.

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DescriptionStronger 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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access ...