Billing Specialist 1

About the role

The Billing Specialist 1 provides paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions for the Georgia Department of Human Services. This position supports the Division of Family and Children Services by handling accounts payable, receivable, and budget monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile accounting records, statements, journals, ledgers and reports.
• Collect fees or revenues, disburse payments and post transactions to the appropriate accounts.
• Compile and maintain financial records and files, and perform routine billing and claims processing for assigned accounts.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED with at least one year of related experience in accounting, billing, or budget services.
• Two years of bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and verify calculations and information accurately.

Required skills

• Basic accounting skills.
• Experience entering expenditures in a database.
• Ability to file large volumes of documents in alphabetical or numerical order.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $46,245.72.
• Flexible work schedule with telework options where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, 401(k), 457 plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and career development within state government.