Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree and four years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced Excel skills.
- PeopleSoft Financials and Banner experience.
To be fully considered for this position all applicants at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional Reference List at least 3 including phone numbers and email addresses
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Accountant Senior
Office of Accounting Services
Georgia State University
The Office of Accounting Services offers advice to support decision making and demonstrates fiscal responsibility accountability and regulatory compliance to the universitys employees.
TheOffice of Accounting Servicesis seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team as anAccountant Seniorfor Auxiliaries and Athletics Financial Reporting.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE
- Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
This position is responsible for all aspects of Georgia State University Auxiliary and Athletics Athletic Association Financial Reporting and will have oversight of Student Activities Financial Reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Plans and organizes the accounting work for the Athletics component unit and Auxiliary Enterprises reporting unit. Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for Auxiliary. Reconcile the trial balance by ending balances account & project type. Record relevant journal entries and resolve any discrepancies. Educate Athletics and Auxiliary staff regarding accounting policies and procedures and ensure adherence.
- Supervise direct and review work of Accountant III responsible for Student Activities.
- Reconcile Athletic Association accounts including gate receipts advertising facility rentals and conference distributions. Supervise cash reserves. Assist with processing of purchase requisitions and reviewing of encumbrances.
- Prepare annual audit schedules for independent auditors for Athletics activity; prepare closing entries; follow through on information requested by auditors; review financial statement drafts. Prepare annual NCAA AUP and EADA reports.
- Reconcile Quasi Revenue.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: This position requires working some evening and weekend hours during July August for duties related to Fiscal Year-End Close.