Accounting Specialist

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Atlanta, Georgia (In-Person Work, in the office)

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology leadership and support to the Georgia Institute of Technology, working in partnership with academic and business units to meet the unique needs of a leading research university. OIT serves as the primary source of enterprise-wide information technology and telecommunications services in support of students, faculty, staff, and researchers.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining records, documents, and financial data that encompass a variety of financial activities, typically including fund accounts, payroll and benefits, accounts reconciliation, and similar supporting functions The associate also performs professional accounting work and other duties as assigned

Job Duty 1 -
Research and ensure appropriate fund accounting procedures have been followed for compliance with Federal and State laws and university policy

Job Duty 2 -
Audit, analyze, and verify fiscal records and reports Prepare financial and statistical reports, reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in preparing annual budgets Maintains complex spreadsheets

Job Duty 3 -
Perform standard review of accounts for proper handling of transactions for designated area

Job Duty 4 -
Perform data entry relative to designated accounts; audit and review data entry and reports for accuracy

Job Duty 5 -
Serve as resource to other University departments and outside agencies; provide information and assist with resolution of problems

Job Duty 6 -
Assist with annual audit of accounting records including researching records and providing answers directly to auditors

Job Duty 7 -
May perform other office-related tasks including but not limited to reception duties, scheduling and/or records maintenance

Job Duty 8 -
Maintain current knowledge and assure implementation of university policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulatory requirements

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
6+ years of relevant experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Manage daily accounting activities and financial transactions.
Prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
Support budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis.
Coordinate audit preparation and maintain supporting documentation.
Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and supplemental tracking systems.
Apply GAAP and established financial policies and procedures.
Provide financial support to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate knowledge of nonprofit accounting, benefits, and financial operations within education or research environments.
Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple financial responsibilities without direct supervisory duties.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Preferred Experience
An experienced accounting professional to independently manage financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and support budgeting, financial reporting, and audit activities. The position requires proficiency in QuickBooks, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and experience maintaining supplemental financial tracking systems.

Seeking an experienced accounting professional to independently manage financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and support budgeting, financial reporting, and audit activities. The position requires proficiency in QuickBooks, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and experience maintaining supplemental financial tracking systems.

Salary Range Up to $62,000 Depending on experience and preferred skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

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 not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/