Senior Accountant - Fiscal Services

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

Responsible for carrying out accounting tasks of a broad and complex nature. Determines how to record items for P&L and balance sheet activity. Performs analysis and reporting of financial results at the client level. Completes general ledger journal entries, executes month-end close procedures, performs account reconciliations and analyzes balances appropriateness. Required to meet all scheduled monthly financial reporting deadlines and provide accurate and timely analysis and research on assigned departments or colleges. Ensures that all accounting duties are compliant with the established fiscal policies and procedures of the University, the Board of Regents and the State of Georgia

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for advanced level reporting and reconciliations of a variety of financial data
2. Responsible for Treasury Management including cash flow forecasting, management of daily
cash balances, assist with maintaining a working relationship with KSU¿s current bank partner
3. Performs general ledger reconciliations on various liability accounts
4. Prepares and reviews complex journal entries and supporting documentation
5. Assists campus partners with inquiries related to various general ledger transactions
6. Ensures all financial and accounting data is maintained and accurate
7. Participates in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
8. Prepares and reviews account reconciliations
9. Researches accounting issues and recommends accounting treatment
10. Prepares monthly variance analysis for management review
11. Organizes files and scanning of documents
12. Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting
13. May provide explanations and/or work direction to other accountants and administrative
personnel regarding more complex assignments

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner
Proficient with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel Advanced data entry and 10-key utilization with accuracy and speed
Understands accounting processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, etc.)
Knowledge of balancing cash drawers and preparing bank deposits for accuracy and timeliness
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business or other related field
Preferred Experience
Previous accounting experience at an institution of higher education

The budgeted salary for this opening is $51,600 to $70,900 per year. 

Offers are based on relevant experience.

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ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines 
Able to prioritize workload and work with minimum supervision 
Maintains organized and up to date files 
Able to perform advanced accounting duties according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of general ledger and other submodules 
Knowledge of Board of Regents and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures 
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Budgetary experience
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills 
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft Financials, and Banner) 
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills 
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Strong analytical, forecasting and problem solving skills
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected]

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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