Accountant 3

Job ID: 269788
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

Full cycle accountant responsible for general ledger transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis and management reporting, audit requests documentation preparation, and coordination with the Foundation Fund Coordinator and Scholarship Coordinator. (Reporting to the Accounting Manager.)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for recording Foundations general ledger daily transactional activity.
• Responsible for reconciling balance sheet general ledger accounts as required (either daily, monthly, or annually). Track and report outstanding items from bank reconciliation over 60 days old.
• Responsible for review and correction of Accounts Payable coding and descriptions daily.
• Responsible for recording encumbrances and related releases of encumbrance daily in conjunction with the Foundation Funds Coordinator.
• Responsible for recording transfers between donor funds and recording cash & investment transfers as necessary.
• Responsible for preparation of required journal entries for month end close and year end close.
• Responsible for reconciling Conditional Grant accounts and preparation of related journal entries for month end close and year end close.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and 990 tax returns preparation annually.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by Accounting Manager and CFO.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business-related field and three years of applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software and/or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge donor software.

Experience with Non-Profit or foundation organizations.

Experience with Higher Education organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Competency and accuracy with accounting software. Ability to work independently to resolve issues. Ability to communicate professionally. Competency with email and Microsoft products; Excel, Word, Power Point. Ability to prioritize and handle deadlines. Well organized and detail oriented. Requires adaptability, good judgement, and initiative.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 16

Salary Minimum: $41,846 - Midpoint: $56,492

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 3/1/24 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 269788

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=269788&PostingSeq=1

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