Accountant 3

Job ID: 269757
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 Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility in the nation to date. The $100 million facility will help to fill the current and growing shortage of cybersecurity talent in the state and nation. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center represents a unique public/private partnership that includes Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the University System of Georgia's research institutions, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other state, federal, and private-sector partners working together to meet this workforce demand and to innovate, train, and strengthen defenses.

The state-of-the-art Center is located in the growing cybersecurity corridor in Augusta, Georgia, that is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Cyber School of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower. The Center is located on the downtown campus of Augusta University and houses the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.

Job Summary

The Accountant 3 reports to Director of Business Operations at the GCITC and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial accounts for the GCITC. Duties include account reconciliations, day-to-day financial processing, preparing financial reports, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

FINANCIAL: Maintain fiscal data as needed to support the Director, Business Operations, GCITC, to include the use of complex spreadsheets, databases, and query writing. Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts for multiple fund sources, resolving errors and findings in a timely manner. Manage revenue tracking and billing for each unit, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting and USG policies and procedures. Prepare a variety of financial statements showing income, expenses, and balances; perform accounting analysis. Prepare reports on cost allocation, revenue and expenditure comparisons and cash flow projections. Prepare check requests, cost transfers, budget amendments, requisitions, and other financial transactions. Assist Director with budget prep activities. Maintain all applicable backup to ensure audit-worthy financials. Interact with departmental personnel within the University, Foundation, and other entities to resolve discrepancies on a variety of financial transactions. Prepare various reports and cost analyses and perform data collection, while providing expert knowledge and guidance. Serve as P-Card holder for operational unit, to include tracking and all associated responsibilities.

OPERATIONAL: Assist with tracking maintenance expenses and contracts associated with the building facilities. Assist with routine process review and development of new processes as needed for the GCITC. Work closely with Director, Business Operations, GCITC in developing necessary tools to ensure policy and process implementation. Collaborate with each unit of the GCITC executive group, GCITC Resident partners, and key leadership to meet the mission and vision of the GCITC. Incorporate operational needs into daily activities to support all areas. Develop workflow charts and programs as needed.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Sponsored Accounting or Research Administration experience. Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Systems. Self-motivated desire to learn. Experience in process / policy writing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Experience in Microsoft Excell and other software/databases

SKILLS
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

ABILTIES
Ability to gather, review, and analyze financial and operational data
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and make responsible decisions
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: 16

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

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

Recruitment Period: 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



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 applicant 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


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=269757&PostingSeq=1

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