Accountant 2
University System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, United States
Accountant 2
Job ID: 296439
Location: Augusta University, U.S.
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
Campuses:
Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Division
The Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and Augusta University Research Institute support sponsored projects including grant development, contract preparation, award management, and compliance.
Job Summary
The Accountant 2 monitors assigned sponsored accounts, educates administrators and principal investigators on compliance issues, and assists in managing sponsored funds per state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.
Help educate administrators and faculty about federal and state regulations for sponsored programs.
Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure the terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.
Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.
Monitor sponsored programs to ensure expenditures comply with agency requirements and award terms.
Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.
Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of two years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Excel, strong communication skills, and problem‑solving ability.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of accounting, Excel, including formulas and pivot tables to analyze 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 recommend solutions to discrepancies while monitoring accounts continuously.
Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday to Friday (outside standard business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B8
Salary: $45,400 - $49,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications within established range).
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with over 6 months may be eligible for Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Positions may require a credit check for roles that involve transactions such as P‑Card use or handling cash. A motor vehicle report is required for positions that require driving a university vehicle. Faculty hires are required to provide proof of completed degrees and transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must provide credential evaluation.
All employees must safeguard confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Credit Check
This position requires a satisfactory consumer credit check due to handling of P‑Card or sensitive financial information.
Other Information
This role promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Job ID: 296439
Location: Augusta University, U.S.
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
Campuses:
Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Division
The Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and Augusta University Research Institute support sponsored projects including grant development, contract preparation, award management, and compliance.
Job Summary
The Accountant 2 monitors assigned sponsored accounts, educates administrators and principal investigators on compliance issues, and assists in managing sponsored funds per state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.
Help educate administrators and faculty about federal and state regulations for sponsored programs.
Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure the terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.
Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.
Monitor sponsored programs to ensure expenditures comply with agency requirements and award terms.
Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.
Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of two years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Excel, strong communication skills, and problem‑solving ability.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of accounting, Excel, including formulas and pivot tables to analyze 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 recommend solutions to discrepancies while monitoring accounts continuously.
Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday to Friday (outside standard business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B8
Salary: $45,400 - $49,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications within established range).
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with over 6 months may be eligible for Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Positions may require a credit check for roles that involve transactions such as P‑Card use or handling cash. A motor vehicle report is required for positions that require driving a university vehicle. Faculty hires are required to provide proof of completed degrees and transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must provide credential evaluation.
All employees must safeguard confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Credit Check
This position requires a satisfactory consumer credit check due to handling of P‑Card or sensitive financial information.
Other Information
This role promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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