Accounting Assistant

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Accounting Assistant

Location:

Columbus State University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

This position provides advanced system knowledge and technical support for the Accounts Payable section within the Business and Finance Division. As Columbus State University continues to grow, this role plays a key part in managing the increasing workload and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of AP processes. Employees in this position hold primary responsibility for processing payments related to institutional contracts, leases, construction projects, and purchase orders for professional or contractual services.

The role requires a high level of independence, accuracy, and understanding of university financial systems and procedures. In addition, the position delivers advanced customer support and serves as a critical liaison among Business and Finance, Purchasing, Budget, Facilities Planning, and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This includes faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and other institutional partners. Provides support for additional accounting tasks when required.

• The Accounting Assistant supports the finance department by performing daily accounting and administrative tasks. This role helps ensure accurate financial recordkeeping, timely processing of transactions, and overall efficiency within the accounting function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers and financial software.
• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, manage payment schedules, and maintain AP files.
• Enter financial transactions into accounting software and maintain organized, up-to-date financial records.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical financial files for audits and internal reviews.
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, document preparation, and communication with suppliers or clients.
• Research payment information to provide updates to departments and suppliers.

• High school diploma required

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years in an accounting or bookkeeping role preferred.

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $32,882 - $35,493 and includes full benefits.

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.
• Typical office environment.
• Works closely with the Finance team and Purchasing Department and may interact with vendors.

If you have any questions, please contact Dennese Boyette, Hiring Manager, via email at

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at the provided policy manual.

• Excellence:
  Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity:
  Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement:
  Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability:
  Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion:
  Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership:
  Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

• All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties.
• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State…