Higher Education Accountant: Finance & Reporting

State of Georgia; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Central Georgia Technical College is seeking an Accountant to perform professional accounting duties, analyze and prepare financial reports, and support daily financial operations across the campus service area.

The position requires a Bachelor’s (or Associate) in accounting and familiarity with GAAP, budgeting, and state regulations. Travel within the college's service area is possible; full-time with comprehensive state benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting procedures, and financial reporting.
• Two years of accounting work experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Workday or Banner systems is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and prepare standard financial reports.
• Process accounts payable, manage invoices and payments.
• Balance and reconcile journals, ledgers, and bank statements.
• Assist in cash handling, student accounts, and internal controls.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and respond to information requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Accounting software

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

BANNER

Job description

Central Georgia Technical College is seeking an Accountant to perform professional accounting duties, analyze and prepare financial reports, and support daily financial operations across the campus service area.

The position requires a Bachelor’s (or Associate) in accounting and familiarity with GAAP, budgeting, and state regulations. Travel within the college's service area is possible; full-time with comprehensive state benefits is offered.