Application Process
To apply to the Georgia Department of Education an applicant should review the advertised job postings and apply for the position(s) that best fit their employment history and qualifications.
Position announcements are subject to close at any time, once a suitable list of applicants has been compiled. Please be sure to read the minimum qualifications posted for each position. Some of the education-specific positions require Georgia professional educator’s certification. Official documentation of certification is required with the application/resume. An application or resume received will not be considered for a position without certification documentation if required. Georgia professional educator certification inquiries can be directed to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission by calling 404-232-2500 or visiting the web site at www.gapsc.com.
Applicants who obtain degrees(s) from a foreign college or university must submit with their application an international Education Evaluation Letter showing the degree obtained is equivalent to degree(s) obtained at a college or university inside the USA. Contact the Internal Educational Services (www.naces.org/members.htm) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org/Organizatios.aspx) for additional assistance and information.
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Announcement - 21-02*GAB*Click here for job details*/00055257/State Funded | All Job Openings |
Job Title: | Accountant Paraprofessional |
Post Date: | March 5, 2021 |
Apply by: | Until Filled |
Job ID: | |
Location: | Georgia Academy for the Blind 2895 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31204 |
Program/Unit: | Division of State Schools/Georgia Academy for the Blind |
Description of Duties: | Under general supervision and in accordance with
established accounting procedures, guidelines, practices, and agency policies
and procedures, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control
functions, such as cash management, requisition and PO creation, receiver
generation, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, purchasing card use and
reconciliation, asset management, and other related general accounting duties. Reviews, monitors, and inputs transactions
and balances, reconciles bank accounts, maintains accounting records, and
prepares reports. This position will
report to the State Schools Finance and Operations Manager to assist in
providing support to all three State Schools including the Division of State
Schools, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, the Georgia Academy for the
Blind, and the Georgia School for the Deaf. |
Minimum Qualifications: | Associate's degree in
a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university
OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience performing accounting
and/or fiscal control functions. |
Preferred Qualifications: | Preference will
be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications,
possess one or more of the following:
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Strong
computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
and Access)
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Experience
with PeopleSoft Financials TGM/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payables/Requisitions/Purchase
Orders/Receivers/Vendor Management
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Two
or more years of experience with governmental accounting at the
paraprofessional or professional level
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Experience
preparing detailed accounting and budget reports
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Experience
with Purchasing Card use and reconciliation
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Experience
with Bank Account reconciliation
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Experience
with Inventory and Asset Management
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Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) certification · Professional customer service skills
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Salary/Benefits: |
Pay grade G– Annual salary range is $24,771.59 (minimum) to $43,350.29
(maximum). Hiring salary is commensurate with current employment and
relevant education/training and work experience. Benefit options include life, disability,
dental and health insurance, annual/sick leave, and Employees’ Retirement or
Teachers’ Retirement. |
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Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants has been established. Resumes/Applications will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. Notification will only be sent to applicants selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.
It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, disability, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, national origin, religion, military or veteran status, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information or age in its employment practices.
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.
GaDOE Federally-issued User ID#: 46420
Date of Authorization: 07/02/2007 |
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