Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job Title

Accountant 2

Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and Augusta University Research Institute coordinate and support internal and external sponsored projects.

The Accountant 2 position is responsible for monitoring assigned sponsored accounts, educating department administrators and principal investigators concerning compliance issues, and assisting them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.
• Help educate administrators and faculty about compliance with federal and state regulations for various sponsored programs.
• Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure the terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.
• Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.
• Monitor sponsored programs to ensure expenditures are in compliance with agency requirements and terms of the award.
• Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.
• Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field with emphasis in accounting coursework.
• Minimum of two years of work experience.

• Experience with Excel, strong communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Knowledge of accounting, Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) to manage large amounts of financial data.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow written processes, use multiple databases including financial systems to reconcile accounts, and recommend solutions to discrepancies.
• Continue to monitor accounts and systems on an ongoing basis.

Days, Monday‑Friday; work outside of standard business hours may be required.

Pay Band: B8;
Salary range: $45,400 to $49,000 annually.

• Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

• Successful completion of a background check and credit check (for purchase card usage).
• Motor vehicle reports for positions requiring driving a university vehicle.
• Proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework for faculty hires.
• Responsibility for confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information.

Position requires a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.