Sr. Mgr. Accounting/Finance

Description

Sr. Mgr. Accounting/Finance

District 4 Public Health

301 Main Street

Lagrange, GA 30240

Directs the accounting and financial operations of District 4 Public Health, a district that includes 12-county health departments. Maintains all health department budgets, as well as over 75 District Program budgets. Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures. Directs the District Accounting and Payroll staff. Directs the Facilities/Fleet maintenance.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages all functions of Finance, including Budget and General Accounting, Cash Management, and Employee Payroll.
• Supervises the Billing Department.
• Develops and directs a comprehensive accounting program which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
• Establishes Board of Health budgets and revisions, reports in the Board of Health meetings.
• Prepares and reviews revenue forecasts for operational funds; monitors sources of revenues; tracks and monitors expenditure projections in operating funds; reviews overall fund positions quarterly and as needed; and determines financial impact of proposed programs or changes to current program design.
• Manages financial information system user operations and reporting; manages system stability, evaluation of internal controls over data and business processes; conducts/oversees analysis and testing of applicable upgrades to financial system includes Accounts Receivables and Payables, and Billing System.
• Coordinates auditing operations with departmental accounting, budgetary, administrative support, and programmatic function to support the department's mission.
• Plans and directs in-depth financial audits and investigations.
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges accounting/financial employees.
• Manages and directs administrative activities for accounting/financial employees.
• Provides professional guidance and assistance in the solution of complex accounting and financial problems.
• Represents the financial interests of the State in accounting-related interactions/negotiations with other parties, such as banks, vendors, and external auditors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Accounting (FIM011) or equivalent position.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of professional level State or Federal budgetary/fiscal experience.
• Experience with Medicaid and private insurance billing.
• Experience in the execution and accounting of multiple agency funding sources, budgets, and grants.
• Advanced Excel.
• Experience with employment taxes and payroll.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in development, management, and/or administration of budgets, contracts, or grants.
• Experience in Federal Grant Reporting Requirements.

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit - http://team.georgia.gov/

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
  

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work– Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you