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15092 Accountant, Senior

DeKalb County


Job Location:

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 57125 - 91971
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Code: 21025 Salary Grade: 19 Salary Range: $57125 - $91971 FLSA: Exempt

Department: Finance

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Prepares information on accounts payable revenues grants and other specialized financial analysis for management; reconciles bank statements; designs and maintains specialized and analytical reports for decision makers; provides financial information for revenue review program review and program audit; and assists with budget preparation and develops recommendations.

Performs accounting functions for assigned department or account; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; ensures timely accurate and complete preparation of financial statements for internal purposes or as required by various reporting authorities; maintains financial records; prepares tax forms; and prepares and submits mandatory reports.

Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives reviews and verifies invoices purchase orders requests for payment refunds sales taxes travel reimbursements and/or other items; reviews vendor invoices for accuracy completeness and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; and administers purchasing card program and system permissions; prints verifies submits for signature and sends payments to vendors; and maintains related documentation.

Processes accounts receivable documentation; reviews cash receipts escrow accounts and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; reviews and reconciles reports; and maintains all related documentation.

Provides information/assistance to vendors customers taxpayers County departments/employees and others regarding accounting issues customer accounts invoices fee schedules deadlines documentation policies/procedures or other issues; researches status of customer accounts; assists in resolving billing/account discrepancies; responds to complex questions or complaints; and researches problems and initiates problem resolution.

Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits; obtains information retrieves records prepares reports and provides other assistance as needed for auditors; assists auditors with comprehensive annual financial report; and researches and resolves problems with annual audit.

Manages fixed assets for assigned area; monitors capital asset acquisition and disposal; maintains inventory records; updates fixed asset logs; verifies title serial number etc.; and prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation; participates in surplus auction; and maintains all related documentation and accounts.

Participates in special projects as assigned; researches compiles and prepares reports; analyzes data and makes recommendations; serves on committees; and submits all mandated reports to regulatory agencies or others as required.

Maintains a comprehensive current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field required; three years of experience in accounting or related field in a government setting.

Specific License Certification:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.

Supplemental Information:

Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Record Journal entries and prepare account reconciliations.
Assist in preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Analysis of the trial balance report. Investigate variances between MAB and FAB Ledgers.
Other duties as assigned.




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