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Financial Reconciliation Specialist
Georgia
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Administrative & Operations Support
Early Care and Learning, Georgia Department of
46 minutes ago Post Date
Closing Date: April 3, 2026
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience
Job Code: GSP132
Pay Grade: L
Location: Home-based (Atlanta, GA)
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the childcare and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia’s Pre-K Program, licenses childcare centers and home-based childcare, administers Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and managers Quality Rated, Georgia’s community powered childcare rating system.
The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of childcare, and works collaboratively with Georgia childcare resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state to enhance early care and education.
Job Description:
Under general supervision of the Division Director, the Financial Reconciliation Specialist will be responsible for performing detailed financial reconciliations of publicly funded nutrition programs. This includes ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of federal nutrition programs.
Job Duties:
a. Analyze and approve weekly payments prior to disbursements to institutions operating the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
b. Assess viability, capability, and accountability of organizations applying to participate in CACFP and SFSP.
c. Manage the vendor management process for organizations wishing to receive funds from DECAL.
d. Oversee the entire lifecycle of Division contracts, from initiation to execution, compliance, and renewal or closeout.
e. Review annual reconciliations of CACFP and SFSP budget, revenues, and expenditures including identifying any unused or excess funds and any potential discrepancies.
f. Assist with state and federal reporting.
g. Collaborate with other DECAL team members as required to successfully complete the job duties
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