Senior Accountant – GAAP & Travel (PeopleSoft)

Georgia College and State University; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College and State University is seeking an Accountant III to perform advanced accounting and budgetary work within the Fiscal Services division. The role requires thorough knowledge of fiscal policies, accounting principles, and budgetary procedures in an automated system, with independent judgment and strict financial controls.

Key duties include maintaining financial records, reconciling data, and producing timely fiscal reports across multiple areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent experience.
• Seven to ten years of professional accounting experience with GAAP knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Audit travel reimbursement requests for compliance with GCSU, BOR, and IRS policies.
• Process and audit travel transactions for various traveler categories.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute accounting reports for designated periods.
• Journal entries in accordance with institutional policies and GAAP.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Excel

Job description

Georgia College and State University is seeking an Accountant III to perform advanced accounting and budgetary work within the Fiscal Services division. The role requires thorough knowledge of fiscal policies, accounting principles, and budgetary procedures in an automated system, with independent judgment and strict financial controls.

Key duties include maintaining financial records, reconciling data, and producing timely fiscal reports across multiple areas.