Salary: $40,570.47 Annually
Location : Dekalb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-56661
Division/Office: DCSS Administration
Unit: FINANCIAL SUPPORT TEAM
Opening Date: 08/09/2023
Closing Date: 8/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety, and well-being for all Georgians.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs including but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry, and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child’s life.
DCSS is seeking candidates for the position of Financial Operations Generalist 3
This position is remote, meaning the candidate selected does not have to be housed at 2910 Miller Road but will be required to come to Decatur DCSS as needed for business purposes
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: I
Under broad supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring or related processes. Provides customer service and technical program support for an accounting office or related financial function. May act as lead worker.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Oversees and monitors financial/accounting issues in the Stars system.
- Interacts with field and regional personnel to resolve customer concerns.
- Reviews, research, and resolves issues involving escrow, funds in error, and unidentified with the primary goal being to disburse funds in accordance with DCSS policy and procedures.
- Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, manager, director, or leadership team.
- Works closely with the Region’s Financial Managers.
- Provides administrative support for involuntary tax offsets (federal and state), unemployment intercepts, lottery intercepts, and passport programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
- Associate’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.
OR
- High school diploma or GED AND Four (4) years of experience performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions.
OR
- One (1) year of experience required at the lower level Financial Ops Generalist 2 (FIT021) or position equivalent.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee’s Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Associates Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have working closely with financial managers to prepare financial statements and produce other financial status reports?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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How many years of experience do you have with PeopleSoft Financials or other ERP systems?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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How many years of fiscal control function experience (accounts payable/receivable and budget monitoring) do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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How many years of customer service experience do you have working with internal and external customers?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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Do you have experience overseeing and monitoring financial/accounting issues in the STARS system?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience reviewing, researching, and resolving issues involving escrow, funds in error, etc. with the primary goal being to disburse funds in accordance with DCSS policy and procedures?
- Yes
- No
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