Accounting Technician 1 (Financial Operations Generalist 1) - 00058849 at Georgia Department of Human Services, GA
Georgia Department of Human Services, GA · Rome, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Rome
About the Department
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs including but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life.
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking candidates for the position of Accounting Technician 1 (Financial Operations Generalist 1). This position is based in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.Note: The Region 1 office covers the Cartersville, Dalton, Douglasville, Rock Spring, Rome, Dallas, and Marietta DCSS offices. If space permits, candidates could choose to sit at any one of these offices but must conduct mandatory training in Rome, Georgia.
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Position Duties
Pay Grade: G
Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related general accounting processes.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Researches financial reports and resolves undistributed collections to expedite processing of child support payments in accordance with federal, state, and agency procedures.
- Interacts with field and state office personnel to ensure any financial problems are addressed quickly and efficiently to ensure child support payments are disbursed timely.
- Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, manager, director, or leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED AND Two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience.
- One (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.
- Bachelor’s degree in business curriculum from an approved, accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of work experience performing accounting or fiscal control functions.
- Associate’s degree in business curriculum from an approved, accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of work experience performing accounting or fiscal control functions.
- Four (4) years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.
Other Qualifications
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Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
