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This is a sensitive government position.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

• Marijuana Usage- Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign)within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

• Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any dugs other than marijuana, within 10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

Please review theGBI Employment Disqualifiersbefore applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision, professional level finance, accounting and fiscal control functions. Performs and/or oversee financial planning, documentation, analysis, reporting and system development. Verifies the accuracy of information paid, tracks payment activity and resolves inquiries.

Records financial transactions and maintains receivables in WorkDay Financials. Ensures the timely recording of cash receipts received. Research daily receipts and ensure receipts are posted to the correct accounts. Assists with year-end closing processes. Review all GBI and CJCC payments against the supporting documentations. Ensure that special instructions for all payment are carried out. File vouchers electronically in numerical order and maintain the files in an orderly manner. Pull and make copies of documents as needed or requested by external and internal requesters. Use Excel and other Microsoft programs to produce reports. Apply generally accepted accounting principles and follow state and federal guidelines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to utilize Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles and follow state and federal guidelines
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Strong verbal, oral and written communication skills.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which included shared office space with other employees.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required. This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
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One (1) year of job-related experience in accounting, billing, collection systems, or claims; OR one (1) year of professional job-related experience in general accounting, billing, and collection systems and/or claims.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess any (2) two of the
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• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university􀁠
• Experience in processing accounts payable
• Experience using WorkDay Financials
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail.􀁠All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education:􀁠Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at􀁠http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 or humanresources@gbi.ga.gov if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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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.