Accounting Assistant 1

Accounting Assistant 1

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector.

Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promisesresponsibly and sustainablyto the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services:

• Program Consulting
• Finance Consulting and Billing Services
• Applied Technology
• Outsourcing and Operations
• Strategy
• Project and Grants Management
• Assessments and Feasibility Studies

This position will work directly with the Project Accountant. The position is in-office (Tallahassee, FL). The PCG PPM Project ID for the project is P0054201

Overall Responsibilities:

PCG seeks a highly motivated, goal-driven Accounting Assistant for a project with the FL Department of Children and Families. The primary role of the Accounting Assistant will be payment processing, collections, and accounting functions related to the recovery of improperly paid public assistance benefits from inactive clients. The position will be an in-office position within the Tallahassee, FL office.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Post journal or voucher entries to state billing systems
• Reconcile customer accounts and project bank deposits
• Verify, sort, and post paper and electronic payments
• Perform customer service via phone related to customer payments and other transactions
• Accurately record and track data related to collections functions.
• Manage daily accounting workflow to ensure contract deliverables are met
• Manage refund transactions
• Communicate daily with FL DCF accounting team and other client representatives
• Ability to work M-F, 8AM-5PM ET in office

Required Skills:

• Excellent data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of SNAP, TANF or Benefit Recovery programs a plus.
• Previous experience processing cash or online payments a plus.

Required Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required. College Degree Preferred; or equivalent work experience
• 1+ year of prior experience in accounting

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled. Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $40,300-$53,500. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.