Accountant III - (Temp)

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Accounting Services is seeking a temporary Accountant III to provide intermediate accounting skills, finance support, and Student Activity Financial reporting in support of the Student Engagement/Student Success Department. The role is responsible for Student Activity Financial Reporting and for Agency and Study Abroad accounting activities, including account setup, reporting, reconciliations, and coordination with custodians, program directors, and State Auditors. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate accounting skills.
Excel V-lookups.
Pivot tables.
PeopleSoft.
Spectrum.

Responsibilities

Prepare original budgets using data submitted by Student Activity Groups.
Extend budgets and prepare budget amendments; track expenditures and cash deposits; and prepare journal entries.
Prepare monthly financial reports and mandatory-fee reports, prepare closing-plan entries, and calculate fund-balance reports based on capitalized projects.
Complete monthly balance-sheet account reconciliations and trial-balance reviews, and work with State Auditors on Student Activity inquiries.
Set up new Agency Accounts daily or weekly and run the monthly Agency and Study Abroad Deficit Report.
Work with custodians and program directors to address deficit balances.
Prepare the Schedule 17 annually for the Annual Financial Reports, close Agency and Study Abroad Accounts, and work with State Auditors on related account issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.