Accountant - Accounting & Procurement

Job Overview

Job Title:

Accountant I - Accounting & Procurement

Location:

Valdosta State University

Status:
Regular, Full-Time

Job

Perform professional accounting work of a basic to intermediate level, ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, analyze data, and prepare financial statements and reports for internal stakeholders.

• Monitor revenue and expenses for departmental or unit accounts (about 20%).
• Construct spreadsheet applications, prepare financial data for input into finance, student accounts, and human resources systems, and generate reports (about 15%).
• Coordinate the preparation of regularly scheduled and special reports (about 15%).
• Review and approve expenditures, personnel, and purchasing documents for funding availability (about 15%).
• Analyze, reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records; develop budgets and special financial reports (about 15%).
• Prepare, review, and process budget, revenue, expense, payroll, student account, and related correcting entries; may prepare bank reconciliations (about 10%).
• Interact with and train department staff regarding finance policies and funding requirements (about 5%).
• Assist in audit activities as assigned (about 5%).

• Demonstrate working knowledge of GAAP, particularly governmental accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills, customer service attitude, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accuracy, initiative, and adaptability; detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong business English communication; familiarity with office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a specified field and one year of related work experience.

$21.97/hr ($45,695 annual)

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

• Background checks and reference checks may be required.
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory credit check, motor vehicle report (if applicable), pre-employment drug testing, and verification of credentials.
• Other job-based requirements as applicable.

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