Accountant - Advanced Professional; Marcus Center of Excellence Cell Biomanufacturing), Lim

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

The Accountant – Advanced Professional is responsible for overseeing accounting functions, analysis and reconciliation of financial transactions; examination, investigation, audit and review of records, reports, financial statements, information systems, and management practices to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and efficient and effective operations. This role is critical in developing and implementing procedures to ensure uniform accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Institute policies.

• Compile and verify the accuracy and validity of complex accounting transactions, often requiring in‑depth analysis and resolution.
• Prepare reconciliations of a variety of financial data.
• Post and/or review postings of transactions to appropriate accounts.
• Prepare and review financial schedules and reports.
• Maintain financial records.
• Prepare budget revisions, as needed.
• May provide explanations and/or work direction to other accountants and clerical personnel regarding more complex assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Three years of job‑related experience.

Attach cover letter and resume as PDFs. Name your cover letter file as "Last Name, First Name – Cover Letter" and your resume file as "Last Name, First Name – Resume." Include in your cover letter the number of years of accounting experience you have working with large academic centers (you may enter "0" years if applicable).

This job requires application of advanced accounting principles and practices as they relate to recording and reporting financial transactions and related data within university business units. Analytical and problem‑solving skills are needed, as is advanced use of business and accounting‑related computer applications.

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. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does have financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.
• Job Grade: G05.
• Anticipated salary rate: $49,308 to $71,170 per year commensurate with qualifications.
• This is a limited‑term position and is subject to the availability of funding thereafter. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon available funding, business needs, and your performance of the assignment. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or, in its sole discretion, for convenience; in either case, Georgia Tech’s obligation shall be limited to payment for hours and/or days worked before the termination date exactly three years from start date.

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