Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting Assistant

Position: ACCOUNTANT I
salary: $58,457.00 - $ annually
location : sheriff's office/jail/courts, ga
job type: full-time
department: sheriff's office
opening date: 03/10/2026
closing date: 3/15/2026 11:59 pm eastern
pay grade:: 17

unclassified position in the fulton county sheriff's office
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the accountant i plays a key role in supporting the fulton county sheriff's office financial operations by processing purchasing and travel transactions, ensuring compliance with county policies, and providing excellent customer service to internal and external partner in governmental accounting and procurement processes. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and organized.
key responsibilities:

• process purchases using the p-card in accordance with county policies.
• assist employees with travel arrangements utilizing the t-card and concur; process travel reimbursements.
• reconcile p-cards and t-cards in boa works, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• prepare and submit purchasing and delivery order requests to the county purchasing department.
• verify and enter invoices in the financial system using the three-way match process (po, receipt, invoice).
• process accounts payable documentation, including invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, refunds, sales tax charges, and travel reimbursements.
• research and resolve outstanding items by coordinating with internal departments, vendors, and external partners.
• provide research and support to internal and external customers regarding financial and procurement inquiries.

minimum qualifications:

• bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in performing government accounting, accounts payable, procurement, or duties in a closely related financial field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• proficiency with microsoft office applications (excel, outlook, word).
• ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and external partners.

preferred qualifications:

• experience with p-card/t-card programs, concur, boa works, or similar systems.

• experience in governmental accounting or public-sector procurement.

• familiarity with three-way match invoice processing.

specific knowledge, skills, or abilities: must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

purpose of classification:

the purpose of this classification is to perform accounting duties requiring independent judgment, including reconciling accounts, monitoring account budget status, completing transactional and informational reports, and performing administrative duties. This classification is distinguished from accountant ii in that this classification performs general accounting duties and has responsibility for reconciling and monitoring accounts whereas the latter additionally prepares financial reports covering substantial county resources.

essential functions:

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

performs professional accounting duties independently.
posts all deposits and expenses into quickbooks and microsoft excel.

posts adjustment entries and reconciles accounts; monitors budget status of accounts; reviews submitted accounting documents; and posts adjustments or forwards errors/misstatements to applicable parties for resolution.

reconciles bank statements, balances activity statements, and researches dishonored checks: prints applicable banking statements/reports; researches outstanding items to their full extent; and prepares/sends correspondence and follows up on previous items with…