Location: Macon,GA, USA
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This position performs accounting duties in support of a variety of the university's departmental functions.
Responsibilities
Financial Account Reconciliations (40%) -
Reconciles all federal and state financial aid programs
Draws down and returns federal financial aid funds in the USDOE G5 system and prepares related journal entries
Provides receipting information and processes return of funds requests for Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) programs.
Process repayments for outstanding federal and state financial aid over-awards.
Reconciles student Veteran's Administration flight accounts with Banner and flight software
Monthly Accounting Entries (30%) -
Prepares and processes monthly journal entries, and enters month end closeout journal entries.
Completes trip ticket invoicing and journaling.
Prepares invoices for federal, state and private grants
Asset Management and Physical Inventory (20%) -
Reviews and analyzes inventory listing generated from financial accounting system.
Distributes department inventory listing to inventory custodians.
Consolidates data received from custodians, updates asset locations in financial accounting system, and communicates inventory updates with Accountant II and Director of Finance.
Completes annual physical sample of inventory.
Miscellaneous Operational Duties (10%) -
Documents daily bank transactions.
Reviews, approves, and transmits airport fuel sales deposits for receipting
Answers telephone calls and emails; determines nature of requests and responds accordingly.
Attends meetings.
Performs any additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Required Experience
Experience in accounting or equivalent position
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Knowledge of university and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia 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 on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.###.####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
Salary: $46,633
This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
* Health insurance
* Dental
* Vision
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Life Insurance
* Sick Leave
* Vacation Leave
* Parental Leave
* Retirement
* Employee discounts
* Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.