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Position: Financial Operations Specialist
Agency: Southeastern Technical Institute Job Requisition ID: JR0000005807Shift: Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
Salary is to be commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and State of Georgia Flexible Benefits.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Application Procedures: All application packets MUST be completed via Team Georgia Careers (for external candidates) and GA@Work (for internal candidates). As part of the application process, interested candidates are required to upload other documents such as a cover letter/letter of interest, resume, and unofficial transcripts. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 912-538-3230 or mwalker@southeasterntech.eduAs set forth in its student catalog, Southeastern Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).Helen Thomas, Section 504 Coordinator, Room 108, 912-538-3126 Melanie Walker, Title IX Coordinator, Room 138B, 912-538-3230 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.
Position Description:
The Financial Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing a broad range of financial operations, including customer billing, payments, deposits, refunds, asset accounting, tax submissions, and financial data entry. This position ensures the accurate recording, reconciliation, tracking, reporting, and compliance of institutional financial transactions while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. The role serves as a key contributor to the integrity of financial records, maintains accountability for assets, and ensures the timely processing of revenue-related activities.
Major Duties:
Process and maintain customer billing activities, including invoicing, collections, payment application, and account analysis.
Enter, validate, and maintain miscellaneous, ad hoc, and recurring financial transactions within the financial system.
Verify appropriate account coding and supporting documentation prior to processing transactions.
Enter revenue transactions, payment activity, and deposits from multiple sources, ensuring all bank transactions are recorded in GA@Work prior to monthly closing.
Maintain accurate asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and inventory verification.
Coordinate the surplus of state-owned property deemed eligible for disposal.
Support the annual inventory verification process.
Review monthly sales tax and remit payments to the Georgia Department of Revenue before the deadline.
Track rental income, keeping up-to-date records.
Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation monthly.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices for financial operations.
Competencies:
Knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable processes, asset accounting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of billing, payment processing, deposits, refunds, reconciliations, and tax submission requirements.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve account issues.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while handling high-volume financial transactions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred, and three to five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, accounts receivable, asset management, billing, tax administration, or related financial operations.
