We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce. The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Description:

The Accountant I is assigned to the Finance Division and will perform entry-level accounting duties in accounts payable, according to the GDA established policies and standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities Include:

• Processes various types of AP invoices for payment to several vendors promptly.
• Verifies and corrects information entered and research/resolves issues.
• Schedules daily check runs, and reviews/mails out checks to vendors.
• Maintains and reconciles agency bonding securities yearly process.
• Makes vendor additions/changes in PeopleSoft vendor.
• Prepares monthly outstanding payables reconciliation.
• Trains in processing travel reimbursements to serve as a backup.
• Maintains required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external personnel.
• Must be available during monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal close-outs; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• One year or more of State of Georgia accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable cycle
• Working knowledge of the State of Georgia Teamwork’s system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

• Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *