Accountant
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Open Until FilledSalary Range: $39,640 - $49,576About
Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services -ADOLES was
created in January 2023 under Mayor Dickens' administration with a
vision to develop a robust workforce that will meet the needs of
Atlanta's expanding city and allow residents a pathway to move up
the economic ladder. The department supports Labor and Innovation,
Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Employment Services. The
Department partners with federal, state, and local governments,
colleges, schools, and community and faith-based organizations to
deliver comprehensive workforce development services. The
department currently administers a portfolio of programs including
federal programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. As a part of the
Adminisrative Services unit, the Accountant is responsible for
carrying out assignments necessary to maintain fiduciary
responsibilities for federal, state, and local funding streams.
Under the direction of accounting management staff, the Account
will perform duties related to financial analysis and reporting,
payments and invoicing, reconciliations and expenditures, and
budgeting. Services may include troubleshooting and resolving
issues and collaborating with other departments within the City,
such as Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources. -MAJOR DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES -List the essential job duties that are
specific to the position. These are typical responsibilities for
this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all
inclusive.Performs financial analyses and reporting in accordance
with GAAP for the department -Accounts for multiple funding
streams, including annual contracts under the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act -Reconciles project accounts -Checks and
verifies accounts receivable/accounts payable records -Maintains
ledger and general journal entries -Creates and maintains purchase
orders and invoices -Resolves issues related to invoicing and
payments -Maintains procedures and records related to personnel
(e.g. time and effort) -The above statements reflect the general
duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to
perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and
should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work
requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job
duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the
organization.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities -Basic knowledge of
GAAPKnowledge of workforce development and WIOA regulations
-Knowledge of Local & State workforce regulations and
policiesKnowledge of federal grant regulations. -Knowledge of
principles and practices of governmental accounting -Principles and
practices of governmental budgeting -Solid Understanding of
financial and accounting practices, policies, and procedures
-Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately -Ability to spot
inconsistencies and resolve them -Ability to compile and explain
complex financial reports -Solid use of Microsoft Office,
accounting software, and databases - -Good planning,
organizational, and communication skills -Ability to handle
escalated issues and resolve financial matters of dispute -Ability
to produce detail oriented and organized work products -Aptitude to
deal with confidential matters tactfully and with good judgement
-QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in a
relevant field (Equivalent professional experience may be
considered)
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Chattanooga , Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Atlanta, Tennessee
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