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Job Title:  

Full-Time Accounting Technician

Agency:

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003523

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$45,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Accounting Technician position in the Administrative Services division. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.    

Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Full-Time Accounting Technician will be responsible for performing various paraprofessional accounting duties in support of the financial accounting process. This position will perform Accounts Payable functions for the department and help strengthen and grow relationships with suppliers through timely payment processing.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation; verifying, classifying, prior to recording payments.
• Reconcile the accounts payable by the ledger to ensure that all bills are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling supplier accounts and monthly supplier statements.
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process by sending reminders to company end users.
• Assist senior financial officers with Payable report preparation, check run processing; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of student accounts management practices
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must possess and demonstrate: a High School Diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification, possess and demonstrate the following:

• Associate degree or higher in a related field
• Two (2) or more years in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work
• Experience working with PeopleSoft Financials
• Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel skill level

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

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 agency for the next steps in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

Do not send résumés to any of the email addressed above, they will not be opened or reviewed.

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.