Finance Operations Specialist: Budget & Grants

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a Financial Administrator within Scheller College of Business. The role supports financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for a department, ensuring compliance with institute policies and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and 4–6 years of experience, with strong accounting knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles and practices in a business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.
• Generate data for budget amendments and related reporting.
• Record financial transactions and generate financial reports on scheduled and ad hoc bases.
• Collect, reconcile and audit monthly unit expense transactions.
• Review or approve payroll, time documents and personnel action forms.
• Coordinate unit financial actions with Institute financial units.
• Suggest and implement changes to unit financial procedures as appropriate.
• Provide training to departmental faculty and staff as required.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a Financial Administrator within Scheller College of Business. The role supports financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for a department, ensuring compliance with institute policies and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and 4–6 years of experience, with strong accounting knowledge and communication skills.