Finance Clerk

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self‑sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia’s vulnerable children and adults.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

DFCS is seeking a Finance Clerk 2 to work under the direct supervision of either the Fiscal Operations Manager or Financial Operations Generalist Supervisor. This employee will perform all clerical support functions for the DFCS Regional Accounting unit located in Hall County, Georgia.

Under general supervision, performs billing functions or claims processing, balances receipts or records, collects payments, records or posts financial and accounting data and compiles/maintains related documents. Reviews claims, billing, payroll or similar data for accuracy. Makes routine determinations regarding payments or claims, advises customers of payment status and provides related clerical support to assigned unit or function.

• Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledger or reports.
• Collects fees or revenues, disburses payments and posts to appropriate accounts.
• Complies and maintains records and files.
• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing and/or claims processing duties for assigned accounts.

• Ability to work on a small group dynamic and adhere well to change.
• High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of job‑related experience.
• One (1) year of experience at the lower‑level Finance Clerk 1 (FIS
  010) or equivalent position.

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) experience preferred.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hr helpline.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 credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). 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. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.