Accountant 2

About the role

The Accountant 2 position is responsible for monitoring assigned sponsored accounts, educating department administrators/principal investigators concerning compliance issues, and assisting them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.
• Help educate administrators and faculty about compliance with federal and state regulations for various sponsored programs.
• Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure the terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.
• Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.
• Monitor sponsored programs to determine that expenditures are in compliance with agency requirements and terms of the award.
• Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.
• Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Accounting, Finance or related field with a demonstrated emphasis in accounting coursework and a minimum of two years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, a strong communicator, and problem-solver.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
• Pay Band: B8
• Salary: $45,400/annually-$49,000/annually
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

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Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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