Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, Accounts Payable | 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, offering over 190 degrees to empower over 50,000 students. This role contributes to the university’s mission by maintaining accurate accounting records and financial statements, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. The position provides essential financial support and contributes to the overall financial integrity of an assigned department or college.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Kennesaw, GA
• Pay: $51600 yearly
• Mission: This person ensures the accuracy and compliance of accounting records and financial transactions for an assigned department or college, and provides financial support.
• Tech Stack: Accounting Financial Software, Microsoft Office Applications, PeopleSoft Financials, Banner

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Management: Maintain comprehensive accounting records for an assigned department or college, examining financial statements and reports for accuracy.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure that all financial statements and accounting records strictly comply with current university policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate both scheduled and ad hoc financial reports, substantiating financial transactions through diligent auditing of documents.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide essential financial support and respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, and other campus partners regarding account transactions.
• Process Optimization: Review existing accounting processes to identify potential improvements for business efficiencies and recommend best practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience: One year of related work experience, with previous experience reviewing and reconciling statements being preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office suite, strong customer service skills, excellent communication (verbal and written), and the ability to maintain organized, timely records with strong attention to detail.
• Bonus: Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner, or an advanced degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.