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Accountant 2

Georgia Tech

Augusta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Background Investigation, Billing, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Contract Creation, Educational Evaluation, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Fund Management, Funding, Government, Grant Writing, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Higher Education, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Patient Care, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Lifecycle, Public Health, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
3 days ago
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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 than12,000 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 iscreating 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.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

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 Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and the Augusta University Research Institute serve as a central unit to coordinate and support Augusta University's Internal and External Sponsored Projects.

The Division aims to identify, support, and advance opportunities for research, training, teaching, and scholarly activities by managing the entire lifecycle of sponsored projects from proposal and grant development and submission to contract preparation, award management, and project close-out management. The DSPA seeks to advance extramural support programs for the institution by providing administrative, informational, and logistical assistance to faculty and staff, while ensuring compliance with pertinent policies and regulations of the institution, extramural sponsors, and federal oversight agencies.

Job Summary

The Accountant 2 position is responsible for monitoring assigned sponsored accounts, educating department administrators/principal investigators concerning compliance issues, and assisting them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

REPORTS : Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.

EDUCATE : Help educate administrators and faculty about compliance with federal and state regulations for various sponsored programs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure the terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.

INVOICING : Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.

ACCOUNT MONITORING : Monitor sponsored programs to determine that expenditures are in compliance with agency requirements and terms of the award.

BUDGETS : Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.

TRANSFERS : Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.

OTHER : Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Accounting, Finance or related field with a demonstrated emphasis in accounting coursework and a minimum of two years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Excel, a strong communicator, and problem-solver.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Knowledge of accounting, Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, to achieve management and understanding of large amounts of financial data.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow written processes, use multiple databases, including financial systems, to reconcile accounts, and to recommend solutions to discrepancies, as well as continue to monitor accounts and systems on an ongoing basis.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B8

Salary: $45,400/annually-$49,000/annually

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.

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!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.



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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