Cost Accountant jobs in Macon, GA

The Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze and maintain governmental financial records utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Maintains the general ledger, prepares and post entries, prepares monthly journal vouchers, reviews financial reports, and prepares year-end closing.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts and performs complex transactions. 
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.
• Performs monthly investment reconciliations and posts adjusting journal entries.        Updates Unclaimed Property Report on monthly basis.
• Performs due to/due from and transfer in/transfer out reconciliations on weekly basis and posts journal entries.
• Performs monthly reconciliations for gas and parts accounts and posts journal entries.
• Updates sales and purchases of capital items (Land, Buildings, Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment) and posts journal entries on monthly basis.
• Performs monthly reconciliations for purchasing card and post journal entries.
• Performs Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll reconciliation and posts Journal Entries.
• Preparation of reporting requests as required by governmental and other external agencies.
• Prepares selected grant reports for reimbursement and maintains records in accordance with Federal and State Laws.
• Assists internal and external Auditors by providing data and reports needed to complete audits.
• Performs analysis of general ledger accounts for missing payment and incorrect entries.
• Assists with review and processing of selected disbursements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with user departments, agencies, fellow employees and members of the general public.
• Perform other tasks as assigned. 

The Accountant should possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; some experience in accounting is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.  

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. 

TRAVEL:

The Accountant may be required to travel on occasion.  

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 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. 
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

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