Demo

Accountant I

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

About Us


Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary


This position performs accounting duties in support of a variety of the university¿s departmental functions. This position will report directly to The Director of Accounting Services and has a dotted line reporting to Director of Budget & Planning.

Responsibilities


Auxiliary Analysis and Accounting (30%) -
Coordinates with Campus Store Manager to communicate First Day Access prices to departments.
Coordinates with Campus Store Manager and internal department personnel to ensure First Day Access information is updated per semester.
Reconciles First Day Access prices with daily bookstore tracker.
Review, reconcile, and approve First Day and Dual Enrolled Invoices from Bookstore.
Review and approve Aladdin dining invoices after reconciling to Atrium reports.
Perform meal plan reconciliation between Atrium and Banner.
Perform Dining Dollar reconciliation between Atrium and PeopleSoft.
Perform Duke Dollar reconciliation between Atrium and PeopleSoft.
Verify accuracy and timeliness of receipt/deposit of auxiliary commissions.

GSFIC Account Reconciliation and Billing (30%) -
Reviews, invoices, and reconciles all Major Repair and Rehabilitation (MRR) expenditures, accounts receivable, and receipts.
Reviews, invoices, and reconciles all Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) expenditures, accounts receivable, and receipts.

Grant Accounting (30%) -
Reviews, invoices, and reconciles all Foundation programs.
Reconciles and prepares regular program expenditure and revenue reports for Principal Investigators for grant monitoring.
Prepares invoices for restricted account programs.

Other (10%) -
Assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university is required, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications


Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working Knowledge of Oracle Peoplesoft financial accounting system.

Preferred Experience
University System of Georgia knowledge and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Knowledge of university and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values


The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values


Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity


Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information


This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement

Background Check


Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Accountant I?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Accountant I career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$59,030 - $72,438
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$68,734 - $85,597
Income Estimation: 
$77,209 - $106,382
Income Estimation: 
$46,619 - $58,095
Income Estimation: 
$46,660 - $59,490
Income Estimation: 
$46,698 - $56,511
Income Estimation: 
$53,091 - $66,145
Income Estimation: 
$125,305 - $173,168
Income Estimation: 
$59,030 - $72,438
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$68,734 - $85,597
Income Estimation: 
$77,209 - $106,382
Income Estimation: 
$68,734 - $85,597
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$85,464 - $107,127
Income Estimation: 
$125,305 - $173,168
Income Estimation: 
$85,464 - $107,127
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$105,160 - $136,618
Income Estimation: 
$125,305 - $173,168
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Middle Georgia State University

Middle Georgia State University
Hired Organization Address Macon, GA Full Time
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public instit...
Middle Georgia State University
Hired Organization Address Macon, GA Full Time
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public instit...
Middle Georgia State University
Hired Organization Address Macon, GA Full Time
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public instit...
Middle Georgia State University
Hired Organization Address Cochran, GA Full Time
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public instit...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Accountant I jobs in the Macon, GA area that may be a better fit.

Accountant

Corporate Temps, Barnesville, GA

Accountant

Macon-Bibb County Government, Macon, GA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!