Accountant , Accounts Payable

Accountant I, Accounts Payable – University Advancement

Georgia State University Advancement – seeking an Accountant I to support organizational and philanthropic functions.

• Review and approve daily disbursement requests and enter them into the General Ledger.
• Audit, reconcile, and correct daily accounts payable entries.
• Respond to inquiries from the university community regarding disbursements, foundation policies, and IRS regulations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Work with requesters to resolve issues with requests, documentation, or approvals.
• Reconcile the check run from Accounts Payable to batch details and invoices; process and distribute checks.
• Assist with monthly 1099 vendor reconciliations.
• Train new staff, student assistants, and temporary staff.
• Execute additional analysis, projects, and duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, and Comptroller.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,500 - $48,000. Salary offers will be based on qualifications and Minimum Hiring Standards.

• Health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Collaborative knowledge-sharing organization.
• Rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

• Minimum Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/ GED plus four years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Preferred:
  Accounts Payable experience, familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook), and a customer-service orientation.

Atlanta Campus, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM; occasional nights and weekends.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background checks and other relevant employment screenings will be performed as required.