Accountant, Senior

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant in the Office of Accounting Services to lead auxiliary and athletics financial reporting.

The role oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, ensures compliance, and coaches staff across the Athletics and Auxiliary reporting units.

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience are required; advanced Excel, PeopleSoft Financials, and Banner experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with athletics and auxiliary reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize accounting for the Athletics and Auxiliary Enterprises reporting; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Supervise Accountant III for Student Activities.
• Reconcile Athletic Association accounts; oversee gate receipts, advertising, facility rentals and conference distributions; assist with requisitions and encumbrances.
• Prepare annual audit schedules for independent auditors for Athletics activity; prepare closing entries; respond to auditors; develop NCAA AUP and EADA reports.
• Reconcile Quasi Revenue.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Banner

Job description

Accountant, Senior

Office of Accounting Services

Georgia State University

The Office of Accounting Services offers advice to support decisionmaking and demonstrates fiscal responsibility, accountability andregulatory compliance to the university's employees.

The Office of Accounting Services is seeking a dedicated anddetail-oriented Accountant to join our team as an Accountant,Senior for Auxiliaries and Athletics Financial Reporting.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuitionassistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaborativelywith diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position is responsible for all aspects of Georgia StateUniversity Auxiliary and Athletics, Athletic Association FinancialReporting, and will have oversight of Student Activities FinancialReporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plans and organizes the accounting work for the Athleticscomponent unit and Auxiliary Enterprises reporting unit. Preparemonthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for Auxiliary.Reconcile the trial balance by ending balances, account &project type. Record relevant journal entries and resolve anydiscrepancies. Educate Athletics and Auxiliary staff regardingaccounting policies and procedures and ensure adherence.
• Supervise, direct and review work of Accountant III responsiblefor Student Activities.
• Reconcile Athletic Association accounts including gatereceipts, advertising, facility rentals and conferencedistributions. Supervise cash reserves. Assist with processing ofpurchase requisitions and reviewing of encumbrances.
• Prepare annual audit schedules for independent auditors forAthletics activity; prepare closing entries; follow through oninformation requested by auditors; review financial statementdrafts. Prepare annual NCAA AUP and EADA reports.
• Reconcile Quasi Revenue.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, or acombination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• PeopleSoft Financials and Banner experience.