Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Job

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

Full Time, Permanent

Actively participate in financial asset accounting activities, including assisting in the preparation of monthly and/or annual financial statements, reconciliation of general ledger and subsidiary accounts, assist departments and the Financial division in financial requests and other duties as prescribed.

• Manage and report capital projects totaling over $20 million per year with detailed activity schedules used to complete several of the notes to the financial statements in the Annual Financial Report.
• Manage invoices for all major capital projects to confirm funding availability and verify appropriate use of funds; manage receivables for state and federally funded projects and work with specific agencies to resolve any collection issues (e.g., GSFIC).
• Manage the month‑end processes to populate the People Soft Asset Module activity onto the general ledger and close the capital ledger each month.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for capital asset activity and depreciation.
• Work closely with Asset Management Specialist to investigate and resolve any asset issues.
• Run and create queries in People Soft Financial System to extract necessary data; work in MS Access, Excel and other programs to perform reconciliations and prepare reports.
• Examine requisitions for major capital projects to confirm appropriate usage of accounting classification codes as defined in the BOR Business Procedures Manual.
• Prepare capital assets footnote on the Annual Financial Report with summary and detailed activity of capital assets by category.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and feeder systems (e.g., Asset Management) to ensure synchronicity.
• Establish budgets in the financial system for major capital projects and prepare budget transfers as necessary (e.g., MRR & GSFIC funded projects).
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business with concentration in accounting, along with five years of applicable experience in accounting, financial reporting or other related field.

• Interacts with faculty, staff, administrative personnel, department managers, other state entities, and auditors within and outside the organization.
• Effectively communicates across all levels of the university.
• Positive and professional attitude while communicating various types of information, explaining policy, providing financial advice and reports, and promoting excellent customer service.
• Accurate reporting of over $720 million in capital assets; meticulousness required for audit trail.
• Demonstrated customer service track record.

• Experience in a comprehensive financial environment, preferably university governmental accounting.
• Understanding of Augusta University's accounting system and BOR business procedures and reporting requirements.
• Ability to evaluate current processes and develop alternatives, if necessary.
• Extensive experience/familiarity with People Soft Financials.
• Strong spreadsheet, database, and query skills.

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, query, word processing and database applications.
• Understanding of fund accounting and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interact/communicate well with departmental personnel and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform tasks independently.
• Ability to create and document business procedures.

Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday;
Day shift. Work outside normal business hours may be required of an exempt level position.

Pay Band: 11;
Salary:
Minimum $56,600.00 annually. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits:
Health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program for full‑time employees with more than 6 months tenure.

5/12/26 – Until Filled

• Background check review prior to starting.
• Credit check required for positions that manage P‑Card or sensitive information.
• Motor vehicle reports required if position requires driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and transcripts, or credential evaluation if foreign institution.
• Employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

This 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.