Accountant 4

Job ID: 270803
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 than10,500 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

College/Department Information

The Controller's Division Missions are: Account for all financial resources and provide advice to administrators, faculty, and students to support the University's overall mission of instruction, research, and healthcare services; Manage the investment of all University funds to ensure maximization return on investments; Receive and deposit all funds due to the University in a timely manner; Ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations, policies and procedures; Maintain and process the University payroll, accounts payable, and travel disbursements efficiently, accurately, and timely; Prepare financial and statistical information to the University management, federal and state agencies, and other interested parties; Maintain the University's accounting and financial reporting systems.

Job Summary

Actively participate in financial asset accounting activities, including assisting in the preparation of monthly and/or annual financial statements, reconciliation of general ledger and subsidiary accounts, assist departments and the Financial division in financial requests and other duties as prescribed.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Projects

Manage and report capital projects totaling over $20 million per year with detailed activity schedules used to complete several of the notes to the financial statements in the Annual Financial Report.

Invoices

Manage invoices for all major capital projects to confirm funding availability and verify appropriate use of funds. Manage receivables for state and federally funded projects and work with specific agencies to resolve any collection issues (i.e., GSFIC).

Month-End Processes

Manage the month-end processes to populate the PeopleSoft Asset Module activity onto the general ledger and close the capital ledger each month.

Reconciliations

Perform monthly reconciliations for capital asset activity and depreciation. Work closely with Asset Management Specialist to investigate and resolve any asset issues.

Queries

Run and create queries in PeopleSoft Financial System to extract necessary data. Work in MS Access, Excel and other programs to perform reconciliations and prepare reports.

Requisitions

Examine requisitions for major capital projects to confirm appropriate usage of accounting classification codes as defined in the BOR Business Procedures Manual

Capital Assets

Prepare capital assets footnote on the Annual Financial Report with summary and detailed activity of capital assets by category.

General ledger

Conduct monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and feeder systems (i.e., Asset Management) to ensure synchronicity.

Establish budgets

Establish budgets in the financial system for major capital projects and prepare budget transfers as necessary (i.e., MRR & GSFIC funded projects).

Other Duties

Performs other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting (preferred) or Finance.

Other Required Qualifications

The position interacts with faculty, staff, administrative personnel, department managers, other state entities, state external and internal auditors within and outside of the organization. The position must effectively communicate across all levels of the university. A positive and professional attitude is critical while communicating various types of information, explaining policy, providing financial advice and reports, and promoting excellent customer service.

Correctly reporting for over $720 million in capital assets. Because of capital asset materiality, it is imperative this reporting be done accurately with diligence and professionalism, otherwise this would have an adverse effect on the annual state audit.

Demonstrated customer service track record.

Required Experience

A minimum of five years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience in a comprehensive financial environment, preferably university governmental accounting. Understanding of Augusta University's accounting system and BOR business procedures and reporting requirements. Ability to evaluate current processes and develop alternatives, if necessary. Extensive experience/familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials. Strong spreadsheet, database, and query skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

This position also requires the ability to analyze documents and financial data and memorize policy and procedures that govern the scope of duty.

Ability to perform tasks independently.

Ability to create and document business procedures.

KNOWLEDGE

Must have knowledge of spreadsheet, query, word processing and database applications.

Must understand fund accounting and reporting requirements.

Must be able to interact/communicate well with departmental personnel and maintain confidentiality.

SKILLS

This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent analytical skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $48,341/Annually - $65,260/Annually

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

Recruitment Period: 4/15/24 - 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.

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/

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


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