Accountant 1

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,951 - 33,103; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University seeks an Accountant 1 to oversee financial reporting and accounting functions. The role involves ensuring accurate recording, maintaining compliance with policies, and preparing financial statements. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance with relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential. Additional benefits include health insurance, vacation time, and tuition assistance for eligible employees.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal reports and completion of financial data for CTO finances.
• Audits and processes payments, resolves accounting discrepancies.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets; prepare periodic reports.
• Establish and monitor implementation of accounting control procedures.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Accountant 1

Job ID: 298148

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Accounting 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 maintain records of receipts and disbursements and prepare journal entries.

Database, Files & Spreadsheet Maintenance 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.

Advisory Capacity 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.

Statements 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.

Other Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Ability to use critical thinking in the execution of tasks and problem‑solving skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B7

Salary Range: $20.29/hourly - $24.03/hourly

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

Recruitment Period: 5/12/26 - Until Filled

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. Full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and OR approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

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 everyday 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.