Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Accountant in Albany

Overview

The Accountant I, II, or III at Albany State University handles financial record-keeping, reporting, and analysis within a university setting. The I, II, and III levels denote increasing levels of experience, responsibility, and complexity of tasks. The required experience increases progressively for higher levels.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Accountant I, II, or III handles complex financial tasks, including maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. The I, II, and III denote increasing levels of experience and responsibility. The Accountant I–III will analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, support the university's budgeting and auditing processes, and ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal regulations. They may also provide guidance to other staff and departments on accounting matters.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the senior management and the Controller in the areas of Revenue Collections, Accounts Payables, Payroll, and General Accounting as needed.
• Responsible for successful completion of daily journals for related accounting sub systems (AR, Payroll journals).
• Responsible for the reconciliation of an assigned subset of accounts, units and/or business activities as assigned by the Controller.
• Plays a vital role in related projects such as monthly and annual year-end closeout and preparation of documentation for annual audits.
• Reconcile health, life and retirement reports and payments to appropriate agencies and vendors.
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts.
• Analyze and research general ledger accounts to explain unusual items.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist/perform daily Banner closeout procedures.
• Prepare documents for archiving.
• Record cashier sessions.
• Assist students with accounts and other information.
• Perform cashiering duties.
• Assist with the resolution of cash management issues of federal, state and private student financial aid programs and other granting agencies as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller.
• Collaborates with the Bursar's office and grants and contracts regarding fund drawdown timing and disbursements.
• Assist with requests from both internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

Accountant I

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in Accounting or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Accountant II

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Accounting or related field.
• 1 year of computer experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Prior experience in a complex integrated accounting software system is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Accountant III

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in Accounting or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accountant I: Two years of experience in Accounting or related field. CPA designation preferred.
• Accountant II: 3 years of accounting or related field experience. Banner and PeopleSoft Financial Experience preferred. Past work with progressive level of responsibility in fund accounting preferred. CPA designation preferred.
• Accountant III: 5 years of accounting or related field experience. CPA designation preferred.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Board of Regents procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB including local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Software.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in developing financial documents and supporting schedules.
• Ability to manage time and projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle protected data.
• Ability to recognize and implement efficiencies in processes and procedures.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about this posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Policies

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, or veteran status, by any member of the ASU Community in any university program or activity. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026 or the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media