DescriptionJob Purpose: Perform financial records maintenance and report preparation and reconciliation within the business area of an academic/research unit or non-academic department. Coordinate those activities with other campus units. Work may involve records, reports and proposals related to funding from various sources, budgeting and accounting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Within an academic/research unit, prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.
• Prepare data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting.
• Collect, reconcile and audit monthly unit expense transactions.
• Process travel requests to include review for accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Process payroll, time documents and personnel action forms.
• Coordinate unit financial related actions with Institute financial units.
• Post transactions to internal ledgers.
• Generate check requests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work Experience: Two to three years of job related experience.
• Certifications: N/A
• Skills: This job requires working knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and practices within a university business environment. Additionally required are attention to detail and accuracy and use of office and specialized accounting related computer applications.

 

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: N/A
• Preferred Work Experience: Minimum 2 - 3 years experience in higher education/academia
  
• Preferred Certifications: N/A
• Preferred Skills: N/A 

Additional Information: Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening to obtain GT's background and credit policy.

Impact & Influence: This position will interact with on a consistent basis with: unit management, staff and co-workers. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA This position will supervise: NA.

Job: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta
Organization: College of Sciences
Job Posting: Dec 9, 2019, 12:00:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time