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Kennesaw State University · 17 hours ago

Accountant - Third Party Accounting/Bursar

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $64K/yr

1+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is one of the largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to academic excellence and community partnerships. The Accountant role involves maintaining accounting records, examining financial statements for accuracy, and providing financial support to the assigned department while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Education

Responsibilities

Performs various processes using Accounting Financial Software and Microsoft Office Applications

Reviews and reconciles financial transactions for assigned area

Performs data entry and agency reconciliation

Audits statements to ensure accuracy, generates daily and monthly reports to access agency or general ledger accounts

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents, assists faculty, staff and other campus partners with inquiries related to agency and general ledger account transactions as needed

Produces scheduled and ad hoc financial reports

Communicates and responds to inquiries, and proactively provides tutorials and trainings as necessary, monitors unit email account(s) to address customer queries and access submitted documentation

Reviews, tracks and monitors submitted financial documents and verifies submissions are complete and correct and communicates with stakeholders as needed

Identifies resolution to accounting issues and provides recommendation and/or resolution

Qualification

Accounting Financial SoftwarePeopleSoft FinancialsBannerGeneral LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

One (1) year of related work experience

Able to prioritize workload and work with minimum supervision

Self-motivated and adaptable

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of KSU, Board of Regents and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures

Understands accounting processes such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Maintains organized and timely records with a strong attention to detail and follow up

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette