Accountant III - (Temp)

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Accounting Services is seeking an Accountant III on a temporary basis at the Atlanta Campus. This role focuses on intermediate accounting, student activity financial reporting, budgeting, and close processes in a dynamic academic setting.

The position supports Agency and Study Abroad accounts, prepares journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reports, and collaborates with state auditors. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:15 PM, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of intermediate accounting concepts.
• Experience with Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and Spectrum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate accounting skills, finance support, and student activity financial reporting.
• Prepare original budgets from data submitted by Student Activity Groups; extend budgets and prepare amendments; record journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reports of mandatory fees; prepare closing plan entries and fund balance reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance reviews; work with State Auditors on inquiries.
• Set up Agency and Study Abroad accounts; run monthly deficit reports.
• Close Agency and Study Abroad accounts; coordinate with State Auditors on account issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Intermediate accounting skills

Excel v-lookups

Pivot tables

PeopleSoft

Spectrum

Education

Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience

Job description

Accountant III - Temp

Accounting Services

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:15

40 hours per week

These are exciting times at Accounting Services. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Accounting Services is seeking (Accountant III - (Temp)) to join the already awesome team taking the Student Engagement/Student Success Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES Accounting Services A GREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The ideal candidate will provide Intermediate accounting skills, finance support, and Student Activity Financial reporting. In addition to supporting the department, Accountant III will also support by doing the following:
• Responsible for all aspects of Student Activity Financial Reporting, including preparing original budget from data submitted by Student Activity Groups.
• Extending budgets and preparing budget amendments; tracking expenditures and cash deposits. preparing journal entries.
• Preparing monthly financial reports and reports of mandatory fees; preparing closing plan entries; calculating fund balance report based on capitalized projects.
• Completing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and trial balance reviews and working with State Auditors on Student Activity inquiries.
• Serving as the Agency and Study Abroad Accountant responsible for daily/weekly setting up of new Agency Accounts, running the monthly Agency and Study Abroad Deficit Report.
• Working with the custodians and program directors on any deficit balances and yearly preparing the Schedule 17 for the Annual Financial Reports, closing Agency and Study Abroad Accounts, and working with the State Auditors on Agency and Study Abroad account issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate accounting skills
• Excel v-lookups
• Pivot tables
• PeopleSoft
• Spectrum

College/Business Unit

Student Services

Department

Accounting Services

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Salary

$29.00

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Posting

11/03/26, 5:19:39 PM

Closing Date

11/18/26, 4:59:00 AM

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

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Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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