Senior Accountant

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Prepare and submit assigned monthly reconciliations, including cash and student financial aid grants .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAlbany • Georgia • United StatesSenior💰 $62,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance with GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards. Proficient in MS Excel and experienced in accounting systems, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingThree Years Of Experience In BudgetingGovernmental Accounting ExperienceStrong Working Knowledge Of MS ExcelFinancial Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ReconciliationBudget Comparison ReportingGeneral Accounting FunctionsCash ManagementManual Journal Voucher EntryGAAP ComplianceStatutory Accounting RequirementsData AnalysisFiscal IntegrityDiscrepancy Identification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Governmental AccountingFinancial Aid GrantsComplianceFiscal PoliciesAdministrative Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and submit assigned monthly reconciliations, including cash and student financial aid grants
Compile data for budget comparison reports and other internal and external reports
Analyze financial data for accuracy, fiscal integrity, and compliance
Identify discrepancies or trends and communicate findings
Perform general accounting functions, including cash management, manual journal voucher entry, designated annual reporting, and special projects
Apply GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures
Support and report to the Executive Director of Compliance, Reporting & Financial Analysis in the Administrative Services division

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related course of study
Three (3) years of experience in budgeting, accounting, statistics, or other related experience
Preferred: three (3) years of experience in governmental accounting
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables
Experience with accounting systems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills
Ability to prioritize workloads and work independently as well as part of a team
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings during peak periods
Ability to travel
Must complete pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks
Official transcripts required upon employment
Male applicants ages 18–26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
Flexible schedule, including some evenings during peak periods
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation during application and/or screening process