Accountant 2 - Sponsored Programs Administration at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

Accountant 2 - Sponsored Programs Administration




Job ID: 265264

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:



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About Us


Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.


The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.



Location


Augusta University - Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912



College/Department Information


The Division of Sponsored Programs Administration and the Augusta University Research Institute serve as a central unit to coordinate and support Augusta University's Internal and External Sponsored Projects.


The Division aims to identify, support, and advance opportunities for research, training, teaching, and scholarly activities by managing the entire lifecycle of sponsored projects from proposal and grant development and submission to contract preparation, award management, and project close out management. The DSPA seeks to advance extramural support programs for the institution by providing administrative, informational, and logistical assistance to faculty and staff, while ensuring compliance with pertinent policies and regulations of the institution, extramural sponsors, and federal oversight agencies.



Job Summary


The Accountant 2 is responsible for monitoring assigned sponsored accounts. This entails educating the department administrators and principal investigators concerning compliance issues and assisting them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position will also be responsible for invoicing/reporting to the sponsored agency, reconciling accounting records, tracking accounts receivable and preparing management reports.



Responsibilities



The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare Financial Reports for Grants.


• Prepare Monthly Invoice for Intramural Grants.


• Invoice sponsoring agencies for any non-Letter of Credit accounts.


• Monitor grant accounts to determine that expenditures are in compliance with agency requirements and terms of the award.


• Establish and maintain correct budgets for grant accounts.


• Help educate department administrators about maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations for grants.


• Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and effort) for sponsored accounts.


• Track Accounts Receivable for invoices.


• Verify that indirect costs are calculated correctly on accounts.


• Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned and necessary for managing accounts.

Required Qualifications


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



Preferred Qualifications


Experience with Excel



Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities




KNOWLEDGE



Knowledge of accounting, Excel including formulas and pivot tables to achieve management and understanding of large amounts of financial data. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.







SKILLS



Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, analytical and multi-tasking skills.







ABILITIES



Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow written processes, use multiple databases to include financial systems, and to reconcile accounts. Ability to recommend solutions to discrepancies as well as continue to monitor accounts and systems ongoing. Ability to establish excellent relationships with faculty, students, and staff.



Shift/Salary/Benefits


Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)


Pay Grade: 14


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


Recruitment Period: Until Filled.


Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.


Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.


Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!



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.




Other Information


This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."


Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.



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


Consider applying with us today!



https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 265264.


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.


If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.




To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=265264&PostingSeq=1

















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