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Accountant 3
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Position Number: 5810711
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Accountant 3

Job ID: 279330
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility in the nation to date. The $100 million facility will help to fill the current and growing shortage of cybersecurity talent in the state and nation. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center represents a unique public/private partnership that includes Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the University System of Georgia's research institutions, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other state, federal, and private-sector partners working together to meet this workforce demand and to innovate, train, and strengthen defenses.

The state-of-the-art Center is located in the growing cybersecurity corridor in Augusta, Georgia, that is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Cyber School of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower. The Center is located on the downtown campus of Augusta University and houses the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.

Job Summary

The Accountant 3 reports to the Director of Business Operations at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial accounts for GCITC. Duties include account reconciliations, day-to-day financial processing, preparing financial reports, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

FINANCIAL: Maintain fiscal data as needed to support the Director, Business Operations, GCITC, to include the use of complex spreadsheets, databases, and query writing. Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts for multiple fund sources, resolving errors and findings in a timely manner. Manage revenue tracking and billing for each unit, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting and USG policies and procedures. Prepare a variety of financial statements showing income, expenses, and balances; performs accounting analysis. Prepare reports on cost allocation, revenue and expenditure comparisons and cash flow projections. Prepare check requests, cost transfers, budget amendments, requisitions, and other financial transactions. Assist Director with budget prep activities. Maintain all applicable backup to ensure audit-worthy financials. Interact with departmental personnel within the University, Foundation, and other entities to resolve discrepancies on a variety of financial transactions. Prepare various reports and cost analyses and perform data collection, while providing expert knowledge and guidance. Serve as P-Card holder for operational unit, to include tracking and all associated responsibilities.

OPERATIONAL: Assist with tracking maintenance expenses and contracts associated with the building facilities. Assist with routine process review and development of new processes as needed for the GCITC. Work closely with Director, Business Operations, GCITC in developing necessary tools to ensure policy and process implementation. Collaborate with each unit of the GCITC executive group, GCITC Resident partners, and key leadership to meet the mission and vision of the GCITC. Incorporate operational needs into daily activities to support all areas. Develop workflow charts and programs as needed.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in accounting with three years of demonstrated experience in accounting work such as general ledger functions, close out processes, auditing, bookkeeping, and / or creating financial statements.

Proficiency with standard systems and spreadsheets for accounting tasks, reconciliations, and tracking.

Knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft Financial Systems

CPA certification

Master's degree in business administration

Experience in a business type setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledgeable about Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Understanding of broader business operations and financial strategies to provide recommendations.
Knowledgeable in account management and reconciliations.
Knowledgeable in process writing.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem solving, prioritization, and time management skills.
Significant experience with office productivity applications, with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and approaches.

ABILITIES
Ability to work in an open, collaborative environment.
Ability to gather, review, and analyze financial and / or operational data.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make responsible decisions.
Ability to uphold integrity and maintain strict confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B10

Salary: Minimum: $52,500/annual -Midpoint: $65,000/annual

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

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

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=279330&PostingSeq=1