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Accounting Assistant
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 293547
Job Overview Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees and a vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. This role supports assigned department, location, unit, or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
Job Summary Supports assigned department, location, unit and/or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students and vendors.
Responsibilities
Performs general accounting duties for the assigned area
Prepares invoice packets and reviews expense reports and invoices, checking for compliance
Reconciles accounts to general ledger
Prepares assigned grants and/or contracts
Manages assigned vendor accounts per established guidelines
Provides administrative support to the department by monitoring department inbox and phones, data entry, journal entry, filing and scans documents
Provides reports and queries as requested or assigned
Communicates with vendors, faculty and staff regarding reimbursement request discrepancies
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience On-the-job training provided
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
PeopleSoft software experience
Previous accounting or financial services experience
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $17.42 to $21.78 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.
Benefits details
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Advanced data entry and 10-key skills
Understands accounting processes and basic bookkeeping (AP, AR)
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Strong attention to detail, follow-up and customer service skills
Phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. We prohibit harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check Standard Enhanced background check required for all final candidates.
Seniority Level
Entry Level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry
Online Audio and Video Media
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Job Overview Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees and a vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. This role supports assigned department, location, unit, or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
Job Summary Supports assigned department, location, unit and/or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students and vendors.
Responsibilities
Performs general accounting duties for the assigned area
Prepares invoice packets and reviews expense reports and invoices, checking for compliance
Reconciles accounts to general ledger
Prepares assigned grants and/or contracts
Manages assigned vendor accounts per established guidelines
Provides administrative support to the department by monitoring department inbox and phones, data entry, journal entry, filing and scans documents
Provides reports and queries as requested or assigned
Communicates with vendors, faculty and staff regarding reimbursement request discrepancies
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience On-the-job training provided
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
PeopleSoft software experience
Previous accounting or financial services experience
Salary and Benefits Salary range: $17.42 to $21.78 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.
Benefits details
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Advanced data entry and 10-key skills
Understands accounting processes and basic bookkeeping (AP, AR)
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Strong attention to detail, follow-up and customer service skills
Phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. We prohibit harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check Standard Enhanced background check required for all final candidates.
Seniority Level
Entry Level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry
Online Audio and Video Media
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