ACCOUNTANT I

About the role

The Accountant I assigned to the Property Tax Unit is responsible for performing certain official administrative and accounting duties to ensure full compliance with the levy and execution upon properties located within Fulton County boundaries, to collect amounts owed on outstanding judicial foreclosure liens and non-judicial delinquent tax liens that are presented to the Sheriff.

Responsibilities

• Review each lien for facial validity and confirm all statutory pre-sale notices are properly issued to every individual or entity with a recorded interest in the property.
• Prepare and send all pre-sale communications to the lienholder and issue required mailed notices to all parties with a pre-sale record interest.
• Review all title reports submitted by the plaintiff and prepared by the contracted vendor, identifying any potential title issues affecting levy and execution.
• Submit all required advertisements to the county’s legal organ for publication in accordance with statutory timelines.
• Manage the public Sale, including minimum bid calculations, bid recording, and oversight of all financial transactions.
• Record and post all payments received before and during the Sale, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
• Reconcile all funds collected, including pre-sale payments, winning bid proceeds, amounts owed to the lienholder, and funds transferred to the County for costs and fees.
• Manage the debt and interest owed to the lienholder and maintain accurate financial records for each lien.
• Create invoices for pulled or canceled liens and ensure proper financial documentation.
• Maintain complete files for each lien presented for levy and execution, ensuring compliance with Georgia’s record retention schedule.
• Create invoices for pulled or canceled liens and ensure proper financial documentation.
• Maintain detailed property information, including amounts owed, costs incurred by the Sheriff’s Office, minimum bid requirements, winning bid amounts, and excess funds.
• Work closely with lienholders and the contracted vendor to ensure all statutory requirements are met throughout the levy, execution, and Sale process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in performing government accounting, accounts payable, procurement, or duties in a closely related financial field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and external partners.
• Proficient in using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel), and other database management.
• Ability to learn legal processes and requirements related to Civil Practices, Revenue, and Taxation.
• Basic understanding of legal and accounting terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry various items required for the Sheriff’s Levy Sales, which are conducted on the steps of the courthouse. (Approximately 10–15 lbs.).