Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Accountant contributes significantly in all financial reporting for the School, including financial statements, internal and external financial surveys, verification, reviews, and posting a variety of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and MSM policies and procedures. This position requires advanced experience in general accounting, general accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting procedures. This position requires an individual with analytical skills to assist in reporting for Fixed Assets, as well as conducting annual fixed asset perpetual and physical inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Provide professional level, cross-functional general accounting support which is analytical, evaluative, innovative and advisory in nature for the General Accounting section of the Office of the Controller.

* Maintain accounting reconciliations and wide variety of centralized accounting services where the application of knowledge about the theories, principles and practices of the accounting profession, including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in classifying, examining, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance of applicable laws, rules, and regulations between entities, programs, and funds.

* Analyze financial results and make intelligent business recommendations to improve these results.

* Contribute in the analysis, consolidation, and preparation of institution's financial statements as well as management analysis reports and internal and external financial surveys.

* Solves problems associated with accuracy of financial information and complex accounting matters.

* Assists with report specifications and testing of reports ad ensures accuracy, timeliness, and reporting of financial information. Ensures reports function efficiently and securely.

* Support during the annual financial audit process and preparation of data files for auditors.

* Assist in other accounting and finance related duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Health insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

PHYSICAL SETTINGS:

* Onsite

SCHEDULE:

* 8 hour shift

* Monday to Friday

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE:

* Atlanta, GA 30310:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

* 3 year of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) experience.

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Quick Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM's Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Are you comfortable working on-site?

(Open Ended Question)

* * What is your salary requirement

(Open Ended Question)

* * Do you have 3 years of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles experience?

(Open Ended Question)

* * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university?

* Yes

* No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter