Senior Budget Accountant

Job Title: Senior Budget Accountant
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 301464
About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Senior Budget Accountant is a professional exempt position that requires considerable working knowledge of university accounting practices and assistance in the budgetary control functions in the Office of Budgets and Contracts in the Division of Fiscal Affairs. Duties include assisting the director with the budget functions to include budget planning, preparing the university's budget, approving departmental purchases, prepare financial reports and analysis for management and ensure compliance with university's policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Budget Director.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PeopleSoft department and position management functions.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all university budgeted positions to ensure proper assignment of employees.

• Assist and support the development of the university's annual budget.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly budget amendments.

• Assist with the preparation of Five-Year Business Plans for USG.

• Provide guidance to departmental budget managers on effective fiscal management.

• Review and approve requisitions, ePro transactions, and Purchase Card activity, ensuring the availability of expendable funds for delegated fund sources.

• Monitor financial performance by analyzing results, tracking variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to the Budget Director.

• Prepare financial reports and projections to support long-term and strategic decision-making.

• Develop recommendations and innovative solutions through data analysis, comparative evaluations, and assessment of proposed changes.

• Assist the Director in preparing fiscal documents for submission to the USG Budget Office.

• Serve as a budget liaison between budget central administration and campus departments/budget managers.

• Participate in professional development workshops and training to remain current on best practices

• Evaluate internal budget policies and processes and implement revisions aligned with the university framework.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business accounting, business administration, or other related area

Required Experience
Three to five years of successful experience in Business, Finance or Budgeting.

A combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Prior experience in Higher Education

Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of higher education financial systems and issues; People Soft Financials and OneUSG

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to work independently an as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards and responsible stewardship of institutional resources.

SKILLS
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and maintain strong attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling software and reporting tools.
Strong interpersonal skills, and communication skills , with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff and campus departments.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.