Senior Financial Accountant - GASB Expert & Process Improver

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a SR Financial Accountant to manage accounting and reporting under GASB guidelines. The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, experience with GASB 87 and GASB 96, and involvement in year-end closeouts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing billing rates for the Service Center, capital asset accounting, and ensuring compliance with policies. Strong Excel and financial systems skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and GAAP principles.
• Experience with GASB 87 Leased Assets and GASB 96 SBITAs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial data and reports for university administration and external agencies.
• Reconciles general ledger balance sheet and transactional data; assists with year-end closeout.
• Analyzes GASB 87 Leased Assets and GASB 96 SBITAs; reviews billing rates for DSS Service Center.
• Supports capital asset accounting and reporting; prepares journal entries as needed.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and GAAP in all financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a SR Financial Accountant to manage accounting and reporting under GASB guidelines. The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, experience with GASB 87 and GASB 96, and involvement in year-end closeouts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing billing rates for the Service Center, capital asset accounting, and ensuring compliance with policies. Strong Excel and financial systems skills are essential.