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Job Title:  

Accounting Technician

Agency:

South Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004945

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

FULL-TIME POSITION. SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

Campus:

Americus

General Duties:

The Accounting Technician performs various paraprofessional accounting duties supporting financial accounting processes. Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, supplier invoices, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel documents and other forms for accuracy and completeness; Assigns standard pre-stablished accounting codes and other identifying information; Processes various accounts payable; contacts vendors to resolve questions; Maintains outstanding checks and creates documentation for stop payments; Prepares and verifies accounts payable supplier invoices, enters data into accounting systems, and submits checks to vendors; Monitors cash disbursement daily and monthly; Prepares daily bank deposit(s); Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information; Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records; Receives, controls and records cash, check, and credit card payments; Operates or assists with cash register functions as needed; Attends training and implements process as directed; Processes external source changes to the student accounts receivable system; Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors; Operates computer programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyses information; Maintains records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes; Performs limited and routine general clerical duties; and other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements &

 Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent *AND* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work. Knowledge of basic accounting principles; skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs; oral and written communication skills; skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public; decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in Accounting or closely related field.

Compensation:

Full-time position. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:

State of GA Benefits package available.

Reports to:

Administrative Services Coordinator

Application Deadline:

09/30/2026

Application Instructions:

Please complete our SGTC application on our website www.southgatech.edu access this by clicking on the link Careers @ SGTC. For further assistance call the Human Resources Office at (229) 931-2454 or (229) 931-2450 or by emailing Erika.Carrillo@southgatech.edu or Suzanne.Singletary@southgatech.edu.

Notices:

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to being hired for any position with SGTC.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.