Job Title: Accountant - Grants/Travel
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 253409
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary

This position performs accounting duties in support of the oversight and management of university grants and travel.

Responsibilities

Administers the university’s travel and expense module. (35%)Adds new employees.Adjusts workflow.Checks budget information.Processes reimbursements and cash advances.

Administers university grants. (25%)Administers grant budgets.Prepares grant reports.Processes invoices and draw-downs.

Coordinates other assigned university functions. (25%)Oversees the general operations of the campus Post Office.Serves as the state purchase card holder for the department. Serves as the accounting liaison to the GSW Foundation.

Performs a variety of related duties. (15%)

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the department, usually interpreted to require three or more years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies and procedures.Knowledge of grant management principles. Knowledge of university policies and procedures.Skill in decision making and problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.