Are you an accountant who thrives on balancing precision with problem-solving in a government setting?Qualified Staffing is hiring a temporary General Ledger Accountant for our client in Macon, GA.
Pay Rate: $22–23/hour, depending on experience
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Open Positions: 1
The General Ledger 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 posts 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.
- Prepares 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.
- Maintains effective working relationships with user departments, agencies, fellow employees, and members of the general public.
- Performs 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 that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Prior experience working with or for a government organization is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of general ledger accounting experience required.
- Experience with fund allocation and reconciliation required.
- Experience entering and maintaining transactions within the general ledger preferred.
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 the 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.
- Strong understanding of general ledger functions, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
- Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain financial transactions within the general ledger.
- Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
Why work for Qualified Staffing?
- We offer a benefits package to our employees, including healthcare, vacation, holiday pay, and 401(k).
- Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once.
- No fee to applicants!