Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, General Ledger | Kennesaw State University

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kennesaw State University, located in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring financial compliance, and providing essential financial support across departments, contributing to the university’s operational efficiency and financial security.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Kennesaw, GA
• Pay: $51600–$54100 yearly
• Mission: This role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and ensuring financial transactions comply with university policies and regulations.
• Tech Stack: Accounting Financial Software, Microsoft Office Applications, PeopleSoft Financials, Banner

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain: Accounting records for an assigned department or college, ensuring compliance with current policies and procedures.
• Reconcile: Financial transactions and statements, auditing documents to confirm accuracy of records and accounts.
• Generate: Scheduled and ad hoc financial reports, including daily and monthly analyses, to assess account activity.
• Support: Faculty, staff, and campus partners by responding to inquiries and providing tutorials related to agency and general ledger transactions.
• Improve: Business efficiencies by reviewing accounting processes, identifying resolutions to issues, and recommending best practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience: One (1) year of related work experience. Previous experience reviewing and reconciling statements is preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of KSU, Board of Regents, and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner; an advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business, or other related field.