DWM Accountant III (OFA) na City of Atlanta

Posting expires: October 8, 2025

Salary: $73,000

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Accountant III role is an intermediate level professional position and reports to the Accounting Manager.

Performs professional accounting, procurement, payables, receivables and reporting activities. Ability to work independently and at the full performance level. This position maintains complex accounting records, Process Invoices, Checks, Projects, Journal Entries & Reporting. 

These include Invoice Receipts, Daily reports, running Oracle reports, submitting monthly reports and follow up on processed transactions.

 Supervision Received: 

Works under very general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. 

• Performs complex reconciliations of balance sheet and other accounts held by the city

• Participates in monthly ledger close by preparing and/or ensuring the accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in accordance with deadlines as determined by management
• Preforms trending and variance analysis for all balance sheet, revenue, and expense activity for assigned Funds.  Identifies and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process periodic journal entries for the departments to ensure transactions are complete with supporting documentation
• Work on the day-to-day operations of accounting & accounts Payable operations
• Assists in the documentation and monitoring of transactions
• Participates in the development or updating of departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinate with various Department employees, Financial System employees for the ongoing maintenance of processed transactions in the Oracle Financial System

• Provide monthly reports on activities in excel format 

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial data
• Provides professional assistance and support to management and staff as needed
• Research analyzes, and corrects discrepancies or escalates to higher level

• Answer questions from internal and external customers 

• Identifies opportunities to further improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes & procedures 

• May troubleshoot issues from lower-level staff

• Performs other related tasks and special projects as required

Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting

• Knowledge of Procure to Pay process

• Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of general accepted accounting principles and practices
• Intermediate level hands on knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including cash, investments, intercompany activity and extensive balance sheet reconciliations
• Governmental accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, and financial reporting practices
• Basic Information Systems applications for accounting functions
• Oracle based accounting software is preferred

  Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Ability to work with Oracle ERP 
• Extensive use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized finance software applications
• Performing complex analytical activities
• Maintaining accurate records and making accurate arithmetic calculations
• Work on several assignments simultaneously, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently within established guidelines
• Providing detail oriented and organized work
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
• Performing proactively and with flexibility
• Provide outstanding customer satisfaction (Internal and External)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently.   The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

 Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or relative 
2. Six (6) years of professional experience and proficiency working with high volume and complex transactions
3. At least four years of experience in local government, Accounts Payable, General accounting and Procure To Pay related processes
4. Experience working in an Oracle ERP environment 

Licensures and Certifications - None

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:  

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 

Work Schedule:
This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

 It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department. 

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.