Senior Accountant

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Job Title:  

Senior Accountant

Agency:

Albany Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007788

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$62,000-$65,000

Job Description:

Albany Technical College seeks a well-qualified, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Accountant, Senior in the Administrative Services division.  The position will support and report to the Executive Director of Compliance, Reporting & Financial Analysis The Accountant, Senior will be responsible for the preparation and submission of assigned monthly reconciliations, to include cash and student financial aid grants.  He/She will also be responsible for compilation of data to prepare Budget comparison reports and various other reports for internal and external requests. The Accountant, Senior will analyze this financial data for accuracy, fiscal integrity, and compliance by identifying discrepancies or trends, and communicating those findings.  He/She will also be responsible for general accounting functions like ash management, manual journal voucher entry, designated annual reporting for the College, and special projects as needed.  

The Accountant, Senior should apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.   He/she should have excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written, decision making, and problem-solving skills.  He/she should have the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.  He/she should be available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings during peak periods, and be able to travel. 

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate MUST have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration *AND* have three (3) years of experience in budgeting, accounting, statistics, or other related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: The candidate MUST have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance *AND* have three (3) years of experience in governmental accounting.  He/she must have a strong working knowledge of MS Excel to include pivot tables, experience with accounting systems, excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. Must lift and carry lightweight objects occasionally. Full range of hand and finger motion may be required for data entry purposes.  

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled. All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at Team Georgia Careers. As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 229-430-1702. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen.  All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupation field *and* Three (3) years of related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.