Accountant I — Public University Finance & Budgets

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University seeks a professional accountant to perform basic to intermediate accounting work, ensure GAAP compliance, assemble data and prepare financial statements for internal stakeholders. The role focuses on monitoring revenues and expenses, preparing reports, and supporting audit activities in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related work experience.
• Proven knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor revenue and expenses in departmental accounts.
• Construct spreadsheet applications and prepare financial data for input.
• Coordinate the preparation of regularly scheduled and special reports.
• Review and approve expenditures, personnel and purchasing documents.
• Analyze, reconcile, balance and maintain accounting records; develop budgets and reports.
• Prepare, review and process budget and related correcting entries and may reconcile bank statements.
• Train staff on finance policies and procedures and funding requirements.
• Assist in audit activities as assigned.

Skills

Government accounting

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent decision making

Business English

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Valdosta State University seeks a professional accountant to perform basic to intermediate accounting work, ensure GAAP compliance, assemble data and prepare financial statements for internal stakeholders. The role focuses on monitoring revenues and expenses, preparing reports, and supporting audit activities in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.