Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Accountant 4

Job : 298171

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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 (i.e., 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 (i.e., Asset Management) to ensure synchronicity.
• Establish budgets in the financial system for major capital projects and prepare budget transfers as necessary (i.e., MRR & GSFIC funded projects).
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  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.
• Experience communicating across all levels of the university and providing excellent customer service.
• Correctly reporting for over $720 million in capital assets with accuracy and professionalism.
• 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: spreadsheet, query, word processing and database applications; fund accounting and reporting requirements; ability to interact/communicate well with departmental personnel and maintain confidentiality.

Skills: proficient in Excel, MS Access, query and database applications, and fund accounting and reporting requirements.

Abilities: analyze documents and financial data; perform tasks independently; create and document business procedures.

Shift: Days/M‑F (outside normal business hours may be required for an exempt level position).

Pay Band: 11. Salary:
Minimum $56,600.00 annually; salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range.

Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees eligible for Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.

All selected candidates must pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Credit check may be required for positions involving financial responsibility. Motor vehicle reports may be required if the position involves driving a university vehicle. Applicants must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework as applicable.

Employees are responsible for ensuring confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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