Impactful Research Accounting Staff Accountant

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Staff Accountant-Research Accounting to manage the post-award financial operations for sponsored projects from setup through closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations and maintains rigorous internal controls.

Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, reconciling transactions to the general ledger, and providing detailed financial reporting and documentation to support university research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited program.
• Minimum two years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of sponsored projects from award setup to closeout
• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with award terms
• Review accounting documents for conformity to policies and standards
• Prepare, approve, post, and reconcile sponsored financial transactions to University general ledger
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in the general ledger
• Maintain detailed documentation of financial activity for each award

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Staff Accountant-Research Accounting to manage the post-award financial operations for sponsored projects from setup through closeout. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations and maintains rigorous internal controls.

Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, reconciling transactions to the general ledger, and providing detailed financial reporting and documentation to support university research