Accountant

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting functions, analysis and reconciliation of financial transactions; examination, investigation, audit and review of  records, reports, financial statements, information systems, and management practices to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and efficient and effective operations. This role is critical in developing and implementing procedures to ensure uniform accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Institute policies.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - 
Analyze, reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records

Job Duty 2 - 
Analyzes expenditures for appropriateness and compliance within each individual requirement such as research contracts and other general accounts

Job Duty 3 - 
Interpret Institute, University System of Georgia (USG), state, and/or federal regulations to ensure that pertinent information is disseminated to appropriate Institute offices and ensure compliance

Job Duty 4 - 
Conducts financial analysis of projects and prepares special reports

Job Duty 5 - 
Prepares and posts journal entries; Performs monthly, quarterly, and year end closings

Job Duty 6 - 
Leads and/or supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic and advanced concepts, methods, and techniques of accounting

Job Duty 7 - 
Reviews and analyzes Institute procedures for compliance with various internal and external regulations and policies

Job Duty 8 - 
Develop procedures to keep management updated on the financial and contractual status of projects

Job Duty 9 - 
Evaluates the effectiveness of established accounting procedures, internal controls, efficiency of operations and accuracy of reports and records and recommends changes as needed
 

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience