Georgia Jobs – Entry Level Staff Accountant

Job Description:

The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) is the largest public retirement system in Georgia. TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits. TRS manages the retirement accounts of 262,000 active members, and pays a monthly benefit to 128,000 retired members and survivors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to come work with us and help us serve Georgia Educators!

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs batching of cash receipts and enters cash receipts data into the accounting system.
• Performs basic balancing of cash receipts and related transactions.
• Performs basic account analysis and reconciliation.
• Reviews general ledger accounts and prepares basic journal entries.
• Processes check requests and accounts payable invoices by reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation, coding to a proper expense account, and processing payments.
• Tracks pension system benefit payroll activities. Controls stop payments and reviews positive pay exceptions in banking software. Posts pension system interfaces.
• Analyzes reconciles and records accounting transactions for small retirement systems. Follows up with appropriate staff to resolve processing problems or delays.
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Organizes and summarizes accounting data and transactions and prepares relevant spreadsheets and reports.
• Performs other duties and special tasks as needed to support divisional work.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 1 year of demonstrated work experience in accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Solid planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Solid interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to those applicants that possess the following:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or similar financial software applications.

Job Details:

Company: State of Georgia

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Thomasville, GA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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