Strategic Financial Administrator - Grants & Budgets

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Financial Administrator to support the department's financial operations, policies, and reporting. The role ensures unit accounting practices align with Institute guidelines and supports budget preparation and internal controls.

This position requires strong accounting knowledge within a university environment, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. Location is Atlanta, GA, with responsibilities across multiple financial functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles within a university business environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.
• Prepare data for budget amendments and related reporting.
• Oversee student accounting functions; coordinate with Financial Aid and Registrar's Office to resolve issues.
• Monitor non-student receivable accounts; direct billing and payments; ensure timely reconciliations.
• Monitor gift and endowment accounts; ensure compliance and post scholarship awards.
• Review unit budgets for overdrafts and prepare budget amendments.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Georgia Tech is seeking a Financial Administrator to support the department's financial operations, policies, and reporting. The role ensures unit accounting practices align with Institute guidelines and supports budget preparation and internal controls.

This position requires strong accounting knowledge within a university environment, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software. Location is Atlanta, GA, with responsibilities across multiple financial functions.