Location: Americus,GA, USA
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University - a four-year institution - cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master's and specialist degree programs.
Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.
Job Summary
This position performs accounting duties in support of the oversight and management of university grants and travel.
Responsibilities
* Administers the university's travel and expense module. (35%)
* Adds new employees.
* Adjusts workflow.
* Checks budget information.
* Processes reimbursements and cash advances.
* Administers university grants. (25%)
* Administers grant budgets.
* Prepares grant reports.
* Processes invoices and draw-downs.
* Coordinates other assigned university functions. (25%)
* Serves as the state purchase card holder for the department.
* Serves as the accounting liaison to the GSW Foundation.
* Performs a variety of related duties. (15%)
Required Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the department, usually interpreted to require three or more years of related experience.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-###-#### or by email at ...@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) ###-#### or ...@usg.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Other Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Comptroller assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include the University System of Georgia Business Procedures Manual, grant requirements, State of Georgia travel regulations, State of Georgia unclaimed property regulations, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
* The work consists of varied accounting duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
* The purpose of this position is to perform complex accounting duties associated with the management of university grants. Success in this position contributes to compliance with grant requirements.
CONTACTS
* Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university employees, system employees, representatives of granting agencies, and members of the general public.
* Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to justify matters, or to resolve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
* The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
* The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None
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