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Forsyth County Government · 17 hours ago

Financial Services Representative

Cumming, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$56K/yr - $56K/yr

3+ years exp

Forsyth County Government is seeking a Financial Services Representative to provide financial support and conduct accounting activities within the Finance Department. The role involves budget preparation, financial analysis, and maintaining financial records while serving as a key contact for assigned county departments.

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Responsibilities

Provides financial services and support for assigned County departments and officials; makes recommendations to assist management in making financial decisions; provides financial assistance and support to County staff members as needed; and reviews financial transactions

Monitors revenues, expenditures, budget status, and encumbrance status with the assigned departments; explains policies and procedures; and explains budget situations

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all assigned departments as the county’s Finance Department representative to each department for all financial needs and issues

Works closely with the departments as their advocate for resolving any financial service problems; processes concerns; assists with complex/problem situations; consults with assigned departments’ finance staff, and provides technical expertise

Processes a variety of transactions associated with assigned county department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; handling invoices, receipts, and inventories, including fixed assets

Processes documentation relating to accounts payable functions; reviews invoices for accuracy, matches with related documentation, and researches discrepancies; codes invoices for assignment to proper budget accounts; enters invoice data into computer; maintains files/records; communicates with vendors to research problems or discrepancies

Processes documentation relating to accounts receivable functions; enters, prints, and mails accounts receivable invoices and statements; posts into computer cash receipts from accounts receivable, or other sources; initiates communications to collect payment on delinquent accounts or returned checks

Maintains computer records of County fixed assets; enters additions, deletions, or changes to fixed asset database; prepares journal entries in general ledger for fixed assets as needed

Assists in interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations

Conducts research of department files, account records, hardcopy materials, Internet sites, or other sources as needed

Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits; obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed for auditors; reviews audit reports for implementation of recommendations

Conducts or assists with special projects as assigned

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, annual budget documents, budget reports, meeting agendas, audit reports, accounting guidelines, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner

Assists in maintaining inventory records of county departments’ equipment, other fixed assets, and supplies inventory

Maintains files/records; prepares and sets up files; reviews, sorts and organizes documents to be filed; files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; disposes of obsolete documentation

Communicates with supervisor, County officials, employees, other departments, the public, state/federal agencies, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction

Attends meetings, participates on committees, and makes presentations as needed

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed

Qualification

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudget DevelopmentGovernmental AccountingPersonal Computer OperationsCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field

Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes municipal budget development, governmental accounting, financial analysis, general accounting, and personal computer operations