Accountant - Financial Services

Job ID: 281173

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

This position performs accounting duties in support of college operations.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• Assists with general ledger maintenance

• Prepares monthly and yearly journal enters, cash entries, and inter-fund transfers

• Reconciles assigned accounts and generates periodic reports

• Assists in monthly reconciliation of the operating account

• Prepares the submission of salary and travel files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts

• Prepares the submission of payment and obligation files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts

• Recommends procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external use

• Maintains the college unclaimed property account and ensures compliance with state unclaimed property requirements

• Compiles financial information and assists in yearly closeout in preparation of the annual financial report.

• Maintains the college's asset management system

• Performs related duties

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Proposed Salary

The salary for this position is $54,080.

This position is full time and fully benefitted.

This position does not supervise others.

Some driving for the college may be required.

This is a Position of Trust and will involve handling budget and confidential information.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Knowledge of college and university system policies and procedures

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

• Knowledge of Board of regents Policy and Procedures

• Skill to make timely decisions

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers

• Skill in decision making and problem solving

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Ability to administer established policies and procedures

Apply Before Date

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu

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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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