Accountant I ( Auxiliary Services)

Accountant I ( Auxiliary Services) University of North Georgia, United States about 4 hours ago

Location:

Dahlonega, GEORGIA

Job Type:

FullTime Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Accountant I Auxiliary Services. The Auxiliary Services Accountant I supports the department by providing accounting services, including bookkeeping, invoicing, reporting, reconciliations, and AP/AR for each of the Auxiliary operating units as well as the department itself. This position requires critical thinking skills, research skills, and ability to analyze and understand financial data. Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees. If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470. Process and conduct all Auxiliary Services accounting duties, including but not limited to account reconciliations, journal entries, commissions analysis and reporting, department invoicing, and commensurate administrative support. Ensure that payments are received timely and correctly from various third party contractors. Run and Prepare various financial and data reports for all Auxiliary Services enterprises. Work with Auxiliary Services Financial Analyst to ensure that all accounting entries are handled in accordance with policies and are accurate. Reviews of financial transactions should include critical thinking and research skills to thoroughly understand the data. Assist in annual physical inventory counts for auxiliary departments, provide support to auxiliary for institution-wide events such as move-in, commencement, etc. Provide all accounting services for Military Supply Store. Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis of financial data as needed. Process A/P billing, A/R - Foundation and Department billing, and reconcile inventory and sales on a daily basis. Review and approve daily cashier deposits. Assists with audits and USG System reporting by providing information as requested. Administrative support as required. Supports Real Estate Foundation with ad hoc reporting when needed. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, skilled in Excel spreadsheets. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate financial data clearly to decision makers. Works well under deadlines and can provide ad hoc data on a short timeline upon request. Ability to navigate financial software systems. Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Occasional Saturday and evening work required at peak times Bachelor's Degree required. One year of accounting experience in relevant bookkeeping areas of journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliations preferred. Accounting major preferred. Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday preferred. The proposed salary range is: $19.72-$21.69 hour. Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Contact Information for Three Professional References 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. 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 usg/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 usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 . The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at ung/about/mission-vision-values.php Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. 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 will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Position of Trust + Education & Credit