Are you an accountant who thrives on balancing precision with problem-solving in a government setting?
Qualified Staffing is hiring a temporary Accountant for our client in Macon, Ga
Pay Rate: $22-23/hour depending upon experience
Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30am
Open Positions: 1
The Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze and maintain governmental financial records utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative of the work required for this job, distributed among a team of three Accountants and two Senior Accountants. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Maintains the general ledger, prepares and post entries, prepares monthly journal vouchers, reviews financial reports, and prepares year-end closing.
Performs reconciliation of accounts and complex transactions.
Performs monthly bank and Investment reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.
Preparation of reporting requests as required by governmental and other external agencies.
Assists internal and external Auditors by providing data and reports needed to complete audits.
Performs analysis of general ledger accounts.
Assists with review and processing of selected disbursements.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with user departments, agencies, fellow employees and members of the general public.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides he required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Travel:
May be required to travel on occasion.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The Accountant must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, preferably governmental accounting.
Ability to check, verify and balance accounts to general ledger.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to finance and accounting.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
Knowledge of a variety of operational concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with members of all levels within the organization.
Skill in using personal computers and relevant office programs.
Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
Why work for Qualified Staffing??
We offer a benefits package to our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation, holiday pay and 401K!?
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