Accountant I Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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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 12,000 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 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php 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 https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
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:
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.
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).
Manage the month-end processes to populate the PeopleSoft Asset Module activity onto the general ledger and close the capital ledger each month.
Perform monthly reconciliations for capital asset activity and depreciation.
Work closely with Asset Management Specialist to investigate and resolve any asset issues.
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.
Examine requisitions for major capital projects to confirm appropriate usage of accounting classification codes as defined in the BOR Business Procedures Manual.
Prepare capital assets footnote on the Annual Financial Report with summary and detailed activity of capital assets by category.
Conduct monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and feeder systems (i.e., Asset Management) to ensure synchronicity.
Establish budgets in the financial system for major capital projects and prepare budget transfers as necessary (i.e., MRR & GSFIC funded projects).
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business with concentration in accounting, along with five years of applicable experience in accounting, financial reporting or other related field.
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.
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
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.
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 Band: 11
Salary: Minimum $56,600.00/Annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 5/12/26 - 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.
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