Financial Operations Generalist 1

Augusta, Georgia Government

Financial operations generalist handling accounting transactions, reconciliations, billing, payroll, and budget monitoring. Supporting Georgia’s Department of Juvenile Justice at Augusta YDC.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeAugusta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $33,042 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and budget monitoring, while adhering to GAAP guidelines. Capable of preparing financial reports and resolving accounting discrepancies effectively.

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Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGAAP ComplianceBudget MonitoringFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Accounting FunctionsFiscal ControlReconciliationTransaction PostingFinancial AnalysisClerical DutiesBilling ProcessingRecord MaintenanceAudit PreparationVariance Identification

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeGED

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportsBudget VariancesAccounting RecordsClerical DutiesFiscal Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions under direct supervision
Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers, and reports
Collect fees or revenues, disburse payments, and post transactions to appropriate accounts
Compile and maintain records and files
Analyze financial reports to assess compliance, as needed
Apply GAAP guidelines, as needed
Compile and prepare standard accounting reports
Monitor department budgets or expenditures and identify budget variances
Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts
Respond to inquiries and solve routine accounting problems
Prepare requested materials for financial data or records audits
Process or record accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoices, and requisitions in a ledger or computer system
Provide information or interpretation to banks, auditors, vendors, and governmental entities
Verify billing information, track account activity, bill consumers, and resolve billing inquiries
Receive additional training to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 accounting and/or fiscal control experience
Minimum two years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience, or one year as an Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position
Knowledge or experience in accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoices, requisitions, billing, budgeting, or fiscal control functions
Ability to balance and reconcile accounting records and prepare accounting reports
Ability to monitor budgets and identify variances
Ability to apply GAAP guidelines, where applicable
Subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable
Must provide all relevant job information on the application; applications will be prescreened

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Reasonable accommodation during the application and screening process, when needed