About the Department

An Excel assessment will be required for this position. Details for the assessment will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet the minimum qualifications. The assessment will close on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

The Accountant II will perform professional-level financial accounting and reporting functions with a heightened focus on analytical precision and comprehensive reporting. This classification is distinguished from Accounts Payable I in that incumbents in this class analyze financial data with a higher degree of complexity, prepare detailed and accurate financial reports, and possess a minimum of three years of experience in financial accounting. This expertise enables them to interpret intricate financial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization.

Position Duties

Reviews invoices for satisfactory payment approval for assigned departments; posts invoices to the appropriate purchasing document in the financial system; verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirms that the correct account codes are used in the financial system; verifies the RC to match the outgoing payments; keep track of credit memos to outgoing payments to post simultaneously; verifies and calculates all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable).

Maintains and tracks all payments and encumbrances, invoices, statements, etc.; verifies financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records and provides other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports and entry statistics.

Responds to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment; maintains accurate Vendor Customer information by notifying Vendor Enrollment and ensuring payments to the correct locations; leads/assists on check table, stuffing checks and taking to the mail room.

Performs accounts payable functions for an assigned account: enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; ensures timely, accurate, and complete preparation of financial statements for internal purposes, or as required by various reporting authorities; maintains financial records; prepares tax forms; and prepares and submits mandatory reports. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in financial accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Other Qualifications

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

: Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

Supplemental Questions

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

High School Diploma or GED
Some College
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Degree
None of the above

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

How many years of experience do you have in financial accounting?

No experience
Less than three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience

Please describe your experience in financial accounting. Enter N/A if this does not apply.

How many years of experience do you have reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances?

No experience
Less than three years of experience
Three to five years of experience
More than five years of experience

Please describe your experience reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Enter N/A if not applicable.

Do you have experience in any of the following? Please check all that may apply.

Performs accounts payable functions for an assigned
Enters and posts financial data
Prepares and approves journal entries
Calculates data and enters data into computer systems
Researches errors and makes corrections as required
No experience

Please describe any experience selected from question 10 in the space provided below. Enter N/A if this does not apply.

This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.

The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.

I agree to complete the skills testing.
I do not agree to complete the skills testing.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background, a credit check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Cobb County Government
Address: 100 Cherokee Street

Suite #200

Marietta, Georgia, 30090
Website: http://www.cobbcounty.gov