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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Assistant Director, Grants Accounting and Finance

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $91K/yr

5+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, focused on academic excellence and innovative research. The Assistant Director of Grants Accounting and Finance will supervise staff, manage accounting entries and reporting for Research Foundation financials, and oversee financial deliverables for awards.

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Responsibilities

Manages work and performance of assigned staff

Reconciles significant accounts

Reviews the work and/or reconciliations of assigned staff

Supervises the posting of transactions into KSURSF accounting software

Responsible for KSURSF accounting processes and entries

Assists Director and Office of Research staff in special projects as assigned or needed

Participates and contributes to department decisions to ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting principles

Assists and contributes to the annual financial audit processes

Maintains financial statement templates in the systems and prepares consolidated financial statements according to established time frame for Controller review

Responsible for the accounting processes for the KSURSF and related reporting

Manages monthly billing process between entities and awardees

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingNonprofit accountingAdvanced ExcelFinancial accounting softwareInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTime managementProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accountancy, Business or related field

Five (5) years of accounting, financial or related experience

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

Knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles

Knowledge of higher education accounting processes

Knowledge of governing policies, procedures, rules and regulations

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, Advanced knowledge of excel, Financial Accounting software knowledge)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette