Middle Georgia State University
University Advancement and Foundation Accountant
Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297
Overview
Job Title: University Advancement and Foundation Accountant
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 290211
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary This position performs accounting duties related to the operations of the Middle Georgia State College Foundation, Inc.
Responsibilities
Foundation Accounting (35%)
– Ensures adherence to internal financial controls; Manage Assets; Serve as fiscal agent for EBID; Processes accounts payable, 1099s, and payroll; Maintains insurance coverage and ensures that proper insurance is in place.
Budget (10%)
– Distributes quarterly budget reports to department heads; monitors departmental budgets; Reviews university advancement budget in conjunction with VP of Advancement; Prepares annual budgets for Board review; Prepares annual scholarship budget and works collectively with university financial aid, bursar’s office, and business office to ensure proper spending.
Audit (10%)
– Works closely with auditors to facilitate the annual independent audit; Prepares and distributes stakeholder reports annually or as requested.
Reporting (10%)
– Prepares and distributes monthly contribution reports; Analyze and report on giving trends in the Foundation.
Foundation Management (15%)
– Works with the Executive Director to draft and maintain Foundation documents; Serves as the liaison to the Finance and Investment Committee for the Foundation; Serves as the point of contact for all contracts that the Foundation has entered into with outside vendors; Works with the Executive Director to plan and organize Full Board meetings.
Gift and Bank Reconciliation (20%)
– Reconciles all bank and investment accounts monthly; reconciles all deposits; Prepares monthly financial statements; reconciles contributions and pledges receivable to ensure that all gifts and pledges are accounted; Confirms the donors' designated funds are expensed according to directions and that proper documentation is maintained; Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
– Minimum of a baccalaureate degree.
Required Experience
– Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually interpreted to require 5-7 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of IRS regulations.
Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of AGB practices and procedures.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to synthesize financial data and information.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at the following (policy manual):
[Policy references omitted in this refined version]
Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University
is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.
Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources.
Other Information This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Parental Leave
Retirement
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary This position performs accounting duties related to the operations of the Middle Georgia State College Foundation, Inc.
Responsibilities
Foundation Accounting (35%)
– Ensures adherence to internal financial controls; Manage Assets; Serve as fiscal agent for EBID; Processes accounts payable, 1099s, and payroll; Maintains insurance coverage and ensures that proper insurance is in place.
Budget (10%)
– Distributes quarterly budget reports to department heads; monitors departmental budgets; Reviews university advancement budget in conjunction with VP of Advancement; Prepares annual budgets for Board review; Prepares annual scholarship budget and works collectively with university financial aid, bursar’s office, and business office to ensure proper spending.
Audit (10%)
– Works closely with auditors to facilitate the annual independent audit; Prepares and distributes stakeholder reports annually or as requested.
Reporting (10%)
– Prepares and distributes monthly contribution reports; Analyze and report on giving trends in the Foundation.
Foundation Management (15%)
– Works with the Executive Director to draft and maintain Foundation documents; Serves as the liaison to the Finance and Investment Committee for the Foundation; Serves as the point of contact for all contracts that the Foundation has entered into with outside vendors; Works with the Executive Director to plan and organize Full Board meetings.
Gift and Bank Reconciliation (20%)
– Reconciles all bank and investment accounts monthly; reconciles all deposits; Prepares monthly financial statements; reconciles contributions and pledges receivable to ensure that all gifts and pledges are accounted; Confirms the donors' designated funds are expensed according to directions and that proper documentation is maintained; Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
– Minimum of a baccalaureate degree.
Required Experience
– Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually interpreted to require 5-7 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of IRS regulations.
Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of AGB practices and procedures.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to synthesize financial data and information.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at the following (policy manual):
[Policy references omitted in this refined version]
Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University
is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.
Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources.
Other Information This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Parental Leave
Retirement
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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