Chief Financial Officer | Columbus, GA

Detailed Information

  • Location: Hamilton, GA

  • Company: Harris County

County Manager, oversees the entire financial operation of the county consisting of a $58M total annual budget comprised of a general fund, 8 special revenue funds, 5 capital project funds including SPLOST and TSPLOST, and 3 enterprise funds including airport, solid waste, and water/sewer.

This exempt position is responsible for: supervising a full-time AR/AP clerk and a full-time purchasing agent. assisting the payroll/benefits clerk. preparing the annual audit. assisting the County Manager with the preparation of the annual budget. directing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, investment management using GA Fund 1, cash receipting, fixed assets, and debt management. reconciling

investment and bank statements to trial balances and general ledger accounts. preparing monthly budget to actual reports and other needed financial reports.

reviewing accounts payable and payroll check runs, manual and electronic fund transfers, and ACHs. reviewing and approving journal entries. collecting hotel/motel and other fees/taxes. providing financial guidance to department heads and elected officials. Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree in accounting or related field, at least five years of related accounting experience, knowledge of fund accounting, budget development and monitoring, GAAP, GASB, Georgia Uniform Chart of Accounts, IRS regulations, internal control

standards, strong computer and analytical skills, excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, possession of a valid driver's license, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Starting annual rate of pay is $80,000 to $95,000 DOQ plus generous benefits including professional development and a five-year vesting schedule for retirement. To apply and learn more about the county and its benefits, visit the Harris County website at harriscountyga. /jobs/ Position opened until filled. Hiring dependent upon successfully passing drug screening, background check, social media check, employment check, and driving history check.

Harris County, Georgia is an EOE.

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