Accountant 1 - Job Opening 236293

Accountant 1 – Job Opening 236293

How to Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs Please search for Job ID 236293

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university and relevant experience.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university and three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Business Manager, the incumbent prepares formal reports and is responsible for completion of financial data for the CTO finances.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Audits and processes payments. Determines what action should be taken to resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts. Post and maintains records of receipts and disbursements and prepare journal entries.
• Ensure financial records and maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures. Develop and maintain financial databases. Examine a variety of financial statements for completeness, accuracy and compliance with uniform accounting classifications and policies/procedures and governing bodies.
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. Report to management regarding the finances of establishment. Educate department administrators and principal investigators concerning compliance issues and assist them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations for grants accounting.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly/quarterly and annual accounts. Prepare financial management reports. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met to include accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close. Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues. Assist with the preparation of the annual financial report and various other special reports as needed. Prepare a variety of financial statements showing receipts, disbursements, and balances; carries out assigned steps in an accounting analysis.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Shift/Salary:

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $15.06/Hourly - $18.33/Hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.06 - $18.33 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location