Accounts Payable & GAAP Accountant II

Georgia College and State University; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College & State University is seeking an Accountant II to manage professional accounting and budgeting tasks within the Fiscal Services division. The role maintains accurate records and supports data collection and reporting in an automated environment, while applying fiscal policies and regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of directly related accounting experience, with independent judgment on technical matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related accounting or fiscal experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests in compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Monitor journal entries for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers and three-way match with PO and receiving documents.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and departmental personnel.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Georgia College & State University is seeking an Accountant II to manage professional accounting and budgeting tasks within the Fiscal Services division. The role maintains accurate records and supports data collection and reporting in an automated environment, while applying fiscal policies and regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of directly related accounting experience, with independent judgment on technical matters.