Financial Administrator - School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Job Summary

The Financial Administrator is responsible for assisting with the financial operations of a department or unit, interpreting, advising, and disseminating financial policies and procedures; ensuring that unit accounting practices and procedures follow Institute guidelines and recommending improvements to unit procedures. This role assists with preparing unit budgets and reports and implementing accounting and office controls.

• Prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds.
• Prepare data for use in budget amendments and other budget-related reporting.
• Oversee student accounting functions; coordinate with Financial Aid and Registrar's Office to resolve student payment issues; work with Continuing Education credit and non-credit program invoicing and payment issues; provide service to students and parents, including resolving intermediate issues.
• Monitor non-student receivable accounts; perform direct billing and payment processing, answer customer queries; and ensure reconciliations are completed on a timely basis.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
:
Four or more years of relevant experience.

Pay Range: $55,000-$70,000 per year.

This job requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and practices within a university business environment. Additionally required are attention to detail and accuracy, and the use of office and specialized accounting-related computer applications.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position does not require security clearance.

Location:

Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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