Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Title Position Category Position Information

Working Title Senior Accountant (Grants & Contracts) Job Summary

Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for Senior Accountant (Grants and Contracts). This position performs high level accounting operations including reconciliation, analysis, review, and reporting, primarily involving grants and other contracts. Prepares financial statements/reports, journal entries and generates complex reports on a monthly and year-end basis. Approves grant or contract-related expenditures; works with PeopleSoft financial system and Microsoft Office; works with project managers, grant sponsors and other parties related to grants and contracts. Explains financial and compliance issues to nonfinancial personnel; complies with all applicable University, USG, State, and Federal policies and procedures and contractual obligations. May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; an advanced degree is desired. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a complex accounting environment; government or grants accounting is desired. Strong analytical and technical skills, the ability to work independently, with professional communication skills to work with employees of the University and external parties, and excellent customer service skills required. Background and/or credit check may be required.

Preferred Qualifications Special Information to Applicants

Savannah State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records State.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been uploaded to the appropriate section.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S4402014 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Date 11/02/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Complete application online; https://jobs.savannahstate.edu. Submit current resume, transcript(s), and three letters of reference.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Document Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2