Finance Clerk 2 – Accounting Support

About the role

Join the Georgia Department of Human Services as a Finance Clerk 2, providing essential clerical support to the Division of Family and Children Services’ regional accounting unit in Decatur. Under the supervision of the Fiscal Operations Manager or Accountant Supervisor, you will ensure accurate processing of payments and maintain office equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide customer service to individuals visiting the accounting office.
• Stamp and distribute incoming mail by noon, verifying against county batch sheets.
• Verify direct deposit information for vendors and submit to SMI by 1 pm.
• Check and verify all outgoing checks for vendor and monetary accuracy before mailing.
• File direct deposit and check documentation daily, including restricted fund records.
• Maintain copier, postage, and fax machines, reporting issues and ensuring supplies are stocked.
• Perform monthly filing and shredding for all staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to interact courteously with internal and external customers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $36,023.23 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans (401(k) and 457), paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Flexible work schedule and potential telework options.
• Opportunities for training and career development within state government.