Clarke County Health Department-Accounting

Athens, Georgia

Annual Salary: $42,500
Job Code: FIT021 | Pay Grade: H | Full-Time

The Clarke County Health Department is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll and Benefits Support Tech to provide accounting, payroll, benefits, and administrative support to the department. This position will work closely with the District’s fiscal, payroll, and human resources functions and will serve as a trained backup for several critical financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience working with confidential financial and employee information, and the ability to accurately manage multiple deadlines and recurring processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides backup support for payroll processing and participates in routine payroll activities to maintain proficiency and ensure coverage when needed.
• Assists with benefits administration, including monthly benefit payments and reports, employee questions, New Hire Orientation, Open Enrollment, and maintenance of benefit-related records.
• Assists with payroll-related reporting and compliance activities, including payroll taxes, W-2s, 1095s, deductions, garnishments, and other required reporting.
• Prepares salary billing and invoices for services provided to counties and programs throughout the District, including collecting and reviewing supporting documentation.
• Creates and maintains employee, payroll, and related fiscal records and ensures documentation is accurate, confidential, and filed timely.
• Provides support for other fiscal and administrative functions, including leave entry, travel reimbursement, bank deposits, vendor payments, and personnel actions affecting program budgets.
• Cross-trains in assigned payroll, benefits, and fiscal functions to provide backup coverage and continuity of operations.
• Performs other accounting, fiscal, and administrative duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Accounting Technician 1 (FIT020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or other fiscal operations.
• Experience processing employee benefits, payroll deductions, payroll taxes, or related financial transactions.
• Experience preparing invoices, reconciling financial records, or maintaining financial documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee or financial information.

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Employee Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Annual and Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts

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

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.