Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Position Details

Job : 299514

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Perform reconciliations of custodial/liability, institutional, and state scholarships. Perform UMC/AUMC monthly reconciliation along with check breakdown. Backup to processing monthly Georgia sales tax reporting/remittance. Collaborate with internal Office of Military and Veteran Services to ensure timely communication and award/return efforts. Track process of VA Debt Letters and offsets to ensure proper posting of transactions. Reconcilement of all VA/Military third party accounts.

Assist with USG Employee Tuition Assistance (TAP) reporting per semester and AR/GL quarterly reporting. Process uncashed refunds monthly. Actively participate in fiscal year-end duties including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and attendance of scheduled audit meetings. Backup/collaborate with the Accountant 4 processes. Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

• Ongoing, timely reconciliation of VA/Military third party accounts, Banner clearing accounts, custodial accounts, external scholarship, Banner/GL and other accounts using People Soft Financials, Banner Accounts Receivable and Crystal Reporting.
• Perform UMC/AUMC monthly reconciliation along with monthly check breakdown.
• Process uncashed refunds monthly.
• Conduct ongoing communication with the AU Office of Military and Veteran Services to ensure timely management of third‑party accounts, tracking payments/refunds, reviewing account adjustments for accurate payment application/reapplication and consistent management of transactions in Banner.
• Track process of VA Debt Letters and any TOP offsets to ensure proper posting of transactions.
• Participate in fiscal year‑end state audit requirements.
• Research military benefits information for continued knowledge in managing accounts/contracts to ensure accurate accounting.
• Perform AR/GL quarterly reporting.
• Perform all administrative duties related to the position, including report completion, form completion, filing, database updates, budget preparatory documentation.
• Contribute to customer service during peak processing and staff outages.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers, answering questions via phone, email and in person, and assisting students with account‑related questions.
• Backup/collaborate with the Accountant 4 regarding managing TAP, Georgia Sales Tax and federal reconciliation.
• Assist the Assistant Bursar and other areas of the Business Office with other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
• Three years of demonstrated experience in accounting work such as general ledger functions, close‑out processes, auditing, bookkeeping, and/or creating financial statements.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel ability.
• Experience working with Banner or other relational database including account management and complex funding operations.
• Experience reconciling accounts using various systems.
• Documented good customer service track record.

• Shift: Days M‑F (work outside of the normal business hours may be required).
• Pay Band: 10.
• Salary:
  Minimum $52,500 annually, commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Recruitment Period: 6/11/26 – Until Filled.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program available for full‑time employees who have been employed more than 6 months.

• Successful completion of a background check.
• Credit check required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Employee confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information must be maintained.

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