Accounts Payable Specialist - GASB GAAP Focus

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Accountant for the Accounts Payable Travel and Encumbrances section in the Athens area. The role emphasizes GASB87 lease reporting and GASB96 SBITAs awareness, with duties including review and approvals of GASB documentation and related reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, and it offers a full-time schedule, 8am–5pm, and a TRS retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UGA policies and procedures.
• Previous experience with the UGA Financial Accounting System.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase request and payment request documentation for GASB87 and GASB96 compliance.
• Unclaimed property reconciliation and reporting.
• Review and audit general purchase requisitions to verify correct object codes for reporting.
• Review and audit general check request payments to verify correct object codes for reporting.

Skills

UGA policies and procedures

GA FAS/Accounting System

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an Accountant for the Accounts Payable Travel and Encumbrances section in the Athens area. The role emphasizes GASB87 lease reporting and GASB96 SBITAs awareness, with duties including review and approvals of GASB documentation and related reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, and it offers a full-time schedule, 8am–5pm, and a TRS retirement plan.