Account Specialist, Accounting

West Georgia Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

West Georgia Technical College seeks an Account Specialist to ensure accurate scholarship payments to student accounts, execute the due diligence process on student accounts, and report to collections as needed. The role requires GAAP and governmental accounting awareness and will handle 1098-T processing and related Banner workflows.

The position is full-time with flexible hours, travel to other campus locations, and the possibility of working with Banner and Workday systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or similar field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with GAAP/governmental accounting standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process scholarship payments to student accounts.
• Perform due diligence on student accounts and report to collections.
• Process 1098-Ts and assist with student refunds.
• Prepare write-offs in Banner and coordinate with State Accounting Office.
• Analyze Banner data to ensure accurate scholarship payments.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Communication skills

Governmental accounting

Leadership

Ethical practice

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Banner

Excel

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Account Specialist

Accounting Agency: West Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003255

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $40, 560.00 PER YEAR

Job Description

Job Summary: The Account Specialist is responsible for the accurate processing of scholarship payments to student accounts, due diligence process of student accounts and reporting of accounts to collection agency, processing of 1098-Ts, serving as back up for student refund process, and processing Banner to bookstore file for student charge outs. Correctly applies accounting principles according to GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, applicable state and federal guidelines and TCSG fiscal policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prepares write off file from Banner to send to State Accounting Office for approval and processes write off in Banner once approval is received (10%)
• Processes file to collection agency for all student accounts (5%)
• Manages process to move file from Banner to Bookstore for student aid charge outs each semester (7%)
• Completes student 1098-T process in Banner (10%)
• Performs quarterly petty cash audits (10%)
• Accurately analyzes Banner information to process scholarship payments to student accounts (40%)
• Analyzes reports from Banner system to monitor and maintain records of student due diligence (15%)
• Other duties as assigned (3%)

Competencies

• Accounts Receivable knowledge
• Oral and written Communication skills
• Governmental Accounting knowledge
• General knowledge of the college and its programs
• Leadership and Guidance
• Ethical Practice

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are flexible.

Travel

Travel to other campus locations and for training is required on occasion.

Required Education and Experience

• An Associate Degree in Accounting or similar field of study from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Accounts Receivable experience.
• State of GA accounting experience.
• Experience with Workday and Banner.
• Excel experience.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and Three (3) years of professional level experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.