Accounting Technician (DTAE)

The Technical College System of Georgia is hiring an Accounting Technician in its Office of Administrative Services. The role supports accounting operations by processing financial transactions, accounts payable, payments, and student account records, while providing routine clerical and customer assistance.

What you'll do:

• Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel documents and other forms for accuracy and completeness
• Assigns standard pre-established accounting codes and other identifying information
• Processes various accounts payable; contacts vendors to resolve questions
• Prints and distributes checks
• Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information; reconciles accounting records
• 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
• Establishes, maintains and processes third-party contracts and scholarships in the student accounts receivable system
• Establishes, maintains and processes electronic billing and payment processes within the third-party vendor systems
• Attends training and implements processes as directed
• Processes external source charges to the student accounts receivable system
• Enters payments data into student accounts records

What they're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work
• 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
• Experience working with Teamworks Financial Systems – Accounts Payable
• Experience working with federal grants