Temporary Accountant III - Student Activity Finances

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Accounting Services is seeking an Accountant III on a temporary basis at the Atlanta Campus. This role focuses on intermediate accounting, student activity financial reporting, budgeting, and close processes in a dynamic academic setting.

The position supports Agency and Study Abroad accounts, prepares journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reports, and collaborates with state auditors. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:15 PM, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of intermediate accounting concepts.
• Experience with Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and Spectrum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate accounting skills, finance support, and student activity financial reporting.
• Prepare original budgets from data submitted by Student Activity Groups; extend budgets and prepare amendments; record journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reports of mandatory fees; prepare closing plan entries and fund balance reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and trial balance reviews; work with State Auditors on inquiries.
• Set up Agency and Study Abroad accounts; run monthly deficit reports.
• Close Agency and Study Abroad accounts; coordinate with State Auditors on account issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Intermediate accounting skills

Excel v-lookups

Pivot tables

PeopleSoft

Spectrum

Education

Bachelor's degree and three years of related accounting experience

Job description

Georgia State University’s Accounting Services is seeking an Accountant III on a temporary basis at the Atlanta Campus. This role focuses on intermediate accounting, student activity financial reporting, budgeting, and close processes in a dynamic academic setting.

The position supports Agency and Study Abroad accounts, prepares journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reports, and collaborates with state auditors. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:15 PM, with a 40-hour work week.