Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant 2 – Job

Location:

Augusta University (various campuses within the Augusta area)

Employment:
Full Time

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.
• Educate administrators and faculty on compliance with federal and state regulations for sponsored programs.
• Collaborate with various offices to ensure program terms and conditions are met.
• Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.
• Monitor sponsored programs to ensure expenditures comply with agency requirements and award terms.
• 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 a related field, with a strong emphasis on accounting coursework.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a related area.

• Experience with Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem‑solving ability.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and advanced Excel functions.
• Skills – Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Abilities – Maintain confidentiality; follow written processes; use multiple databases, including financial systems, to reconcile accounts; recommend solutions to discrepancies; and continue monitoring accounts and systems on an ongoing basis.

• Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (outside of standard business hours may be required).
• Pay Band: B8
• Salary: $45,400 – $49,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications).
• Benefits:
  Health, dental, and life insurance;
  Teachers Retirement System (optional retirement plan); vacation time; sick leave; 13 paid holidays; tuition assistance program for qualified employees.

• All selected candidates must pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
• Credit check required for positions involving a purchase card or trust duties.
• Motor vehicle reports required if the position requires driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and eligible coursework.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and shall adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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