Accountant, Senior
- Employer
- Georgia State University
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 8, 2023
View more
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
The Office of Revenue, Receivable & Cashiering Services (RRCS) is recruiting a Senior Accountant who is highly detail oriented and analytical to join our team. This position is to focus on complex account reconciliations and reporting with a high degree of independence and workload. The position is responsible for creating accounting reports and reconciliations that are accurate, thorough, presentable, reliable, and timely.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
- Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This position is expected to create financial reports for senior management and USG central office; as well as perform as the lead accountant on the team. Other level accountants may seek advice in reaching a solution to difficult issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Prepare reconciliations for the liability clearing accounts in student information system.
- Prepare reconciliations for student and non-student accounts receivable.
- Perform analysis and journal entries for revenue deferral and recognition.
- Resolve account reconciliation variances timely.
- Prepare aging analysis for outstanding accounts receivable.
- Recognize undoubtful balances (write-off/reserves).
- Prepare University System Office reports for quarterly and annual submission.
- Assist with providing financial data reports upon request to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with USG and SAO guidelines.
- Assist leadership with auditor inquiries.
- Provide excellent customer service to the university and community.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Must be bondable for some positions.
- Four years progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks during competing deadlines.
- Demonstrable organization and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous related experience in a university setting is a plus.
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert