Accountant (Multiple Open Positions)

Company: Kennesaw State University
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will maintain accounting records for assigned department or college. Examines financial statements, records and other financial reports to confirm accuracy. Ensures statements and accounting records comply with current policies and procedures. Reviews processes to improve businesses efficiencies, recommends best-practices. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Maintains financial security by following internal controls and protocol. Provides financial support for assigned faculty and staff.
ResponsibilitiesPerforms various processes using Accounting Financial Software and Microsoft Office ApplicationsReviews and reconciles financial transactions for assigned area Performs data entry and agency and reconciliationAudits statements to ensure accuracy, generates daily and monthly reports to access agency or general ledger accounts for accuracySubstantiates financial transactions by auditing documents, assists faculty, staff and other campus partners with inquiries related to agency and general ledger account transactions as needed Produces scheduled and ad hoc financial reportsCommunicates and responds to inquiries, and proactively provides tutorials and trainings as necessary, monitors unit email account(s) to address customer queries and access submitted documentation Reviews, tracks and monitors submitted financial documents and verifies submissions are complete and correct and communicates with stakeholders as neededIdentifies resolution to accounting issues and provides recommendation and/or resolution
Educational RequirementsBachelor'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 ExperienceNo experience required
Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner
• Previous experience reviewing and reconciling travel expense statements

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