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Job Title:  

Billing Specialist 1

Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division of

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006093

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$46,245.72

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.  

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

Start your career in public service. The Billing Specialist 1 performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, budget monitoring, or related general accounting processes. This position is located in Athens, Clarke County.

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Role and Responsibilities:

• Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledger or reports.
• Collect fees or revenues, disburse payments and posts to appropriate accounts.
• Compile and maintain records and files.
• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts

Core Competencies:

• Multitasker

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Basic accounting skills
• Enter expenditures in the database
• Verify calculations and other information
• Correctly file large volumes in alphabetical/numerical order
• DFCS experience preferred but not required
• Two (2) years bookkeeping experience.
  

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

                   https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

Employment Information
  
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:  hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
  
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process.  Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
  
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience in accounting, billing, or budget services.

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.