Compliance & Reconciliation Analyst

University System of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of Georgia is seeking a full-time Compliance & Reconciliation Analyst at the Shared Services Center. This role involves supporting centralized compliance and reconciliation operations, conducting analysis, and ensuring accuracy in line with applicable laws and regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include collaboration with various stakeholders and maintenance of audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of compliance practices and internal controls.
• Experience with data analysis applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance and reconciliation activities.
• Perform reconciliation analysis and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support audit requests.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Data analysis proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Compliance & Reconciliation Analyst – full-time, located at the Shared Services Center (SSC), reports to the Senior Compliance & Accounting Analyst. Supports centralized compliance, accounting, and reconciliation operations for the SSC and University System of Georgia institutions. Assists with reconciliation analysis, compliance monitoring, audit support, documentation, and issue resolution to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and internal controls. Collaborates with SSC staff, institutional partners, ITS representatives, consultants, and vendors to support reconciliation activities, process improvements, operational efficiencies, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assists with centralized compliance, accounting, and reconciliation activities for SSC stakeholders and USG institutions.
• Performs reconciliation analysis, discrepancy research, transaction review, and supporting documentation activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors compliance with applicable federal and state laws, BOR policies, USG regulations, and internal procedures.
• Researches reconciliation variances, operational issues, and data discrepancies and escalates complex matters as appropriate.
• Maintains audit‑ready documentation, records, procedures, and reconciliation support files.
• Supports audit requests through documentation gathering, reconciliation research, and issue resolution assistance.
• Assists with identifying process improvement opportunities related to operational efficiency, customer service, data integrity, and reconciliation accuracy.
• Supports development and maintenance of procedures, job aids, training materials, and process documentation.
• Utilizes reporting and data analysis tools to identify trends, discrepancies, and exceptions.
• Collaborates with SSC staff, institutional partners, ITS representatives, consultants, and vendors to support reconciliation and compliance‑related initiatives.
• Participates in cross‑functional projects and operational enhancement initiatives.
• Develops concise communications and provides support to stakeholders under the direction of the Senior Compliance & Accounting Analyst.
• Maintains confidentiality and appropriately handles sensitive information.

Travel, Work Environment, and Physical Requirements

• Day and overnight travel from headquarters may be required.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must have a valid GA Driver's License.
• Light physical exertion may be required.
• Ability to work productively in an open‑space environment with moderate noise levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, compliance practices, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support operational and process improvements.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical staff, institutional partners, and SSC stakeholders in a professional, customer‑focused environment.
• Proficiency with data analysis applications and reporting tools.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.