Accountant, General Ledger

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

Maintains accounting records for assigned department or college. Examines financial statements, records, and other financial reports to confirm accuracy. Ensures statements and accounting records comply with current policies and procedures. Reviews processes to improve businesses efficiencies, recommends best-practices. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Maintains financial security by following internal controls and protocol. Provides financial support for assigned department, location, unit and/or college.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs various processes using Accounting Financial Software and Microsoft Office Applications
• Reviews and reconciles financial transactions for assigned area
• Performs data entry and agency reconciliation
• Audits statements to ensure accuracy, generates daily and monthly reports to access agency or general ledger accounts
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents, assists faculty, staff and other campus partners with inquiries related to agency and general ledger account transactions as needed
• Produces scheduled and ad hoc financial reports
• Communicates and responds to inquiries, and proactively provides tutorials and trainings as necessary, monitors unit email account(s) to address customer queries and access submitted documentation
• Identifies resolution to accounting issues and provides recommendation and/or resolution

Required Qualifications

• Editial Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Required Experience: One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner
• PREFERRED Educational Qualifications: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business or other related field
• PREFERRED Experience: Previous experience reviewing and reconciling statements

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $51,600 to $54,100. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Abilities

• Knowledge: Knowledge of KSU, Board of Regents and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficiency: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Organized and Timely Records: Maintains organized and timely records with a strong attention to detail and follow up
• Strong Customer Service: Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• Background Check: Credit Report Standard Enhanced Education
• All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.