Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Staff Accountant- Travel and Expenses
Fort Valley, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Staff Accountant for Fort Valley State University, a comprehensive institution providing education to over 2,800 students. The role involves performing specialized accounting duties, including managing university travel, general ledger support, and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Act as point person for all University Travel
Audits travel reimbursements for payment and cash advance
Reconciles travel/accounts payable to include all prepaid accounts against general
Delivers campus wide travel/cash expense
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 regards to grants and contracts
Performs related duties as
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution
More than two (2) years of related experience
Ability to pass a background check, including consumer credit
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Proficiency in Excel i.e. spreadsheet development, formulas, pivot tables, etc
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of university and State policies and procedures
Knowledge of funding agency regulations such as OMB Circulars, EDGAR, etc
Skill in the provision of customer services, decision making and problem solving
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and fellow staff members
Skill in oral and written communication
Company
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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