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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Staff Accountant - Grants and Contracts

Fort Valley, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Fort Valley State University is a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant for Grants and Contracts. This position is responsible for performing specialized accounting duties, including grant accounting, general ledger support, and financial reporting.

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Responsibilities

Act as point person for Grants & Contracts

Monitors the budget and financial obligations for assigned grant awards

Preforms manual billing and drawdowns for sponsored program grants and contracts in accordance with award terms and conditions

Performs a variety of entry to mid-level accounting and reconciliation tasks that may be related to general, treasury, student accounts, restricted, or auxiliary fund

Responsible for all treasury functions and banking support, including but not limited to reconciliations of University cash and investment accounts, general ledger issues and funding, electronic banking transactions, etc

Works with the Student Financial Services Office with regards to cash compliance and posting of receipts to the Cash Receipting subsidiary ledger (Banner)

Enter and generate journal

Verifies accuracy and validity of posting and accounting transactions; monthly and year-end general ledger close processes, loading interfaces from subsidiary ledgers, and posting subsystem journals into the GL

Perform Asset Management processes to include entering assets into management module, running month and year end processes, and reconciling Capitals ledger

Assists with designing policies and procedures to improve financial processes and establishing solid internal control and compliance on campus

Monitors and maintains accurate records, databases, and other documents to support general and custodial funds

Provides support to other staff within the Comptroller's Office and related Works with management, employees, and others to resolve complex accounting issues on a regular basis

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, as well as communicate and collaborate with other employees, project managers, sponsors, etc. Must understand and be able to apply all University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable, and specifically in regard to grants and contracts

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant AccountingGeneral Ledger supportRestricted AccountingExcel proficiencyGAAP knowledgeCustomer service skillsInterpersonal relationsDecision makingOral communicationWritten communication