Accountant II at Georgia Southern University

Job Summary

Assist with the overall financial and reporting operations for the Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation (GSURSF), Inc. as a component unit of Georgia Southern University. Safeguard University and GSURSF assets and manage internal controls to mitigate risks. Manage sponsored projects and research awards. Manage internal controls ensuring that official financial records of the University and the GSURSF are current and accurate.

Develop and maintain reporting tools and guidelines to provide superior financial information to support GSURSF's and University's missions, strategic management initiatives and vision. Prepare integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long‑term impact on funding for GSURSF and the University.

• Manage post‑award of sponsored projects/research grants, including set up, modifications, process and approval of documentation and expenditures, reconcile revenue and expenses, and closeout of awards.
• Work with administrators to develop, evaluate, and implement control and accounting systems for determining costs and distribution of costs.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and guidelines to provide superior financial information which supports University's mission, strategic management initiatives, and leadership vision.
• Develop and recommend accounting methods and procedures within the confines of a prescribed accounting system.
• Participate in the preparation, review, and analysis of GSURSF's annual financial statements by applying in‑depth knowledge of applicable FASB rules and regulations.
• Support GSURSF's accounting functions by performing daily maintenance to GSURSF's financial system by applying accounting principles to a variety of responsible accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and other fiscal functions including preparing and posting journal entries and supporting data for month‑end and fiscal year‑end closings.
• Monitor, review and abide by Division or Department internal control procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of internal, external, and other audits.
• Prepare and reconcile reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis of accounting records including assisting with the preparation and review of GSURSF's annual financial statements.
• Readily respond to requests for information.
• Examine accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices.
• Adhere to Federal and State policies pertaining to the OMB circular for awards to identify and address areas of the potential risk to financial compliance and communicate such information as needed.

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in accounting.
• Required Experience:
  
  Two or more years of relevant work experience.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in the accounting field.
• Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge Accounting Software.

$46,513 – $58,141

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
• Ability to serve customers and respond to requests using tact and persuasion.
• Ability to problem‑solve, manage multiple assignments and projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to monitor and collect data and assess accuracy and integrity of data.
• Ability to analyze data, ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, and create financial reports and/or presentations.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their…