Project/Fiscal Coordinator

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Project/Fiscal Coordinator

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CDEP management team, this is a professional position requiring significant judgment and assistance in the administration and planning of CDEP's operating budgets. This position requires strong communication, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills; the individual must be adept at turning data into information, information into insight, and insight into program decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with FVSU Accounting Services, review expenditures and other transactions for compliance with University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable
• Reconcile/review accounts on a timely basis
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports to managers and other internal and external parties as required
• Perform regular analysis of budget to actual expenditures
• Forecast budgetary requirements and implement management actions to maintain a balanced budget for CDEP
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget amendments for CDEP
• Assist with the pre-collegiate/collegiate recruiting efforts for the CDEP Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years' work experience in accounting, finance, or business-related field
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICCATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
• Governmental and /or grants accounting experience

SCOPE OF WORK

• Travel (although minimal) may be required for training and other activities
• May require working beyond normal working hours as business needs dictate
• Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Normal hand dexterity

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