Accountant

Job Description

Accountant, Bursar’s Office | Kennesaw State University

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kennesaw State University, located in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State is one of the nation’s 50 largest public institutions, focused on transforming lives through academic excellence, innovative research, and strong community engagement, serving over 50,000 students. This role contributes to the university’s mission by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records within the Bursar’s Office, supporting efficient operations and compliance with financial policies and procedures. The Accountant is crucial for maintaining financial security and providing essential support to various university stakeholders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Kennesaw, GA
• Pay: $51600–$59300 yearly
• Team: Bursar’s Office
• Mission: Maintain accurate accounting records, ensure compliance with current policies and procedures, and improve financial efficiencies for assigned departments or colleges.
• Tech Stack: Accounting Financial Software, Microsoft Office Applications, PeopleSoft Financials, Banner

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process and record diverse financial transactions using designated accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, maintaining financial security by following internal controls and protocol for assigned departments or colleges.
• Review and reconcile all financial transactions and agency accounts for assigned areas, conducting daily and monthly audits of statements and reports to ensure accuracy and full compliance with university policies.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and providing essential financial support to faculty, staff, and other campus partners by answering inquiries related to agency and general ledger account activities.
• Produce both scheduled and ad hoc financial reports, monitoring unit email accounts to address customer queries, and reviewing, tracking, and verifying submitted financial documentation for completeness and correctness.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations to identify and resolve accounting issues, offering recommendations and implementing best practices to improve business efficiencies within the assigned unit.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of core accounting processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, as well as KSU, Board of Regents, and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of related work experience. Preference is given to candidates with previous experience reviewing and reconciling financial statements.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively and work with minimum supervision, managing multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines. Essential skills include excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required, along with strong customer service skills, phone and e-mail etiquette, and meticulous attention to detail for maintaining organized and timely records.
• Bonus: Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner systems. An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business, or another related field is also preferred.