Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 Great Colleges to Work For by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

This position performs accounting duties in support of a variety of department functions.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by October 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate $20.29

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Processes Accounts Payable and Pay Cycles - 25%

• Processes weekly checks and ACH payments for accounts payable and EFTs for travel and expense reimbursements.
• Processes checks for Banner refunds as needed.
• Processes stop payments, voids, and reissues checks, EFT, and ACH payments.
• Uploads positive pay, ACH, and EFT files to the bank weekly in conjunction with pay cycles.
• Manages ACH/EFT rejects, and check returns for AP and travel and expense reimbursements.
• Processes registration fees and lodging payment requests.
• Resolves discrepancies and issues related to invoices and/or payments.
• Assists the Accountant II with processing invoices and payment requests, as needed.

Processes and Manages Travel Activity - 50%

• Assists Bursar with the Study Abroad travel program, attends meetings, and processes Study Abroad related travel activities.
• Processes cash advances and cash advances reconciliation including associated accounts.
• Processes travel reimbursement associated with cash advances.
• Ensures compliance with State Accounting Office (SAO) and Board of Regents/USG procedures.
• Monitors all travel reimbursements to ensure proper authorization and accuracy of accounting classification.
• Reviews and processes (approve, deny, or send back) all travel-related activities for the college, including expense reports, international travel authorizations, cash advances, and non-employee travel for faculty, staff, students, candidates, etc.
• Reconciles travel continuous audit report (TIGA) quarterly and submits salary and travel report to Depart of Accounts & Audit annually.
• Prepares weekly reports regarding approved expense reports with processing time.
• Reassigns expense reports to the appropriate approver.
• Assists faculty, staff, and students with travel and expense reimbursements.
• Conducts annual cleanup and processing for travel & expense.
• Maintains the EX-Approval Workflows.
• Processes Delegate Authority forms within the financial system.
• Develops and conduct annual travel and expense training sessions and provides periodic travel and expense instructions training for faculty and staff.

Performs General Accounting Functions - 15%

• Assists with month-end closing, monthly analysis of accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepares and processes journal entries (including year-end journals) and scanning supporting documentation.
• Maintains Employee Profiles for accuracy of default chart field values and verifies banking information.
• Perform monthly analysis of employee and non-employee prepaid and liability accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepares…