Job Description
Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring appropriate training, enforcing adherence to policies and procedures, and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, including making hiring, disciplinary, and termination recommendations. Manages and coordinates fiscal activities for the assigned department, including the preparation, analysis, review, and submission of complex financial reports, reconciliations, work papers, schedules, and related communications with internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies. Plans, develops, coordinates, and administers departmental operating, capital, and grant budgets, including the preparation of revenue histories and projections. Analyzes financial data and prepares specialized reports, reviews organizational and operational processes, recommends improvements, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Essential Duties-
Investigates and resolves complex issues related to contracts, payables, receivables, funding, and other financial or administrative matters.
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Responds to requests for information requiring higher-level review, discretion, or authority.
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Coordinates and participates in special projects to support departmental and organizational objectives.
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Represents the department in meetings, committees, and cross-functional workgroups.
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Participates in professional development activities, training sessions, and organizational initiatives.
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Maintains accurate and complete departmental project files, including contracts, payment records, and supporting documentation.
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Ensures proper documentation, record retention, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
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Serves as a liaison with Information Technology to identify, implement, and support information management technologies.
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Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and data management.
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Demonstrates listening and interpersonal skills to receive direction, facilitate discussion, and ensure mutual understanding.
Public Speaking Duties-
Communicates complex financial, operational, and human resources information to leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
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Presents findings, recommendations, and status updates clearly in meetings, committees, and public forums.
Other Job Requirements/Information-
This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
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This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Grade
The grade for this position is 105.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications-
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
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Five years of progressively professional level accounting experience
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An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications-
SHRM Certification
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PHR Certification
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Valid Driver’s License
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Sheriff's Office
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing our community with employees who are professional, efficient, and well trained with access to the most up-to-date technology. As the demands rise, we will continue to strive to maintain the highest law enforcement standards possible.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.