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Erin Elmore
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2052 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
 (404) 656-2510
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The process of application to the Georgia Department of Education is one of a candidate reviewing our advertised positions and applying to those which best fit his/her employment history and qualifications.

Submit either by fax, U.S. mail, or email a cover letter and a resume OR a State of Georgia Application to:

Tracey Glen, Recruiter
Georgia Department of Education
Human Resources Office
2052 Twin Towers East
205 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Telephone: 404-656-2510
Fax: 404-657-7840
recruiter@doe.k12.ga.us


Please be sure to reference the job announcement number in your email or cover letter.

Please note: Please be sure to read the minimum qualifications posted for each position. Some of the education-specific positions require Georgia professional education certification. Documentation of this certification is required with the application/resume. An application or resume will not be considered for the position until this documentation is received in Human Resources. Georgia professional educator certification inquiries can be directed to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission by calling 404-232-2500 or visiting the web site at www.gapsc.com.

Announcement 12-11 All Job Openings
Job Title: Accountant, Paraprofessional (Accounting Services)
Post Date: 01/26/2012
Apply by: Until Filled
Job ID: 00054932
Location: 1654 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia
Program/Unit: Accounting Services/Office of Finance and Business Operations
Description of Duties: Under general supervision and in accordance with established accounting procedures, guidelines and practices and agency policies and procedures, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as cash, accounts receivable, and related general accounting. Reviews, monitors, and inputs transactions, balances and reconciles accounting records, and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in a business curriculum or related field and two years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions OR Bachelors degree in a business curriculum or related field OR four years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions OR one year of experience at the lower level (Accounting Assistant 2, Motor Fuel Accountant, Grants Assistant, Budget Analyst Paraprofessional) or at an equivalent position (Account Specialist; Accountant; Loan Servicing Representative; Loan Funding Assistant; Account Specialist; Accountant, Paraprofessional; Loan Administration Rep).
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following: • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) • Experience with PeopleSoft Financials Accounts Receivable/Cash • Two or more years of experience with governmental accounting at the paraprofessional or professional level • Experience preparing detailed accounting and budget reports • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) certification
Salary/Benefits: Pay grade 11– Annual salary range $24,322.01 (minimum) to $42,643.98 (maximum). Hiring salary commensurate with current employment and relevant education/training and work experience. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance, annual/sick leave, and Employees’ Retirement or Teachers’ Retirement.


Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the Georgia Department of Education are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

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