Middle Georgia State University Hiring for Accountant I – University Advancement Job at Macon, GA Full Time

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 region through professional leadership, innovative partnerships and community engagement

This position performs accounting duties related to the operations of the Middle Georgia State College Foundation, Inc.

Foundation Accounting (35%)

• Ensures adherence to internal financial controls

• Processes accounts payable

• Maintains insurance coverage and ensures that proper insurance is in place

Budget (10%)

• Distributes quarterly budget reports to department heads; monitors departmental budget

• Prepares annual budgets for Board review

Audit (10%)

• Works closely with auditors to facilitate the annual independent audit

• Prepares and distributes stakeholder reports annually or as requested

Reporting (10%)

• Prepares and distributes monthly contribution reports

• Analyze and report on giving trends in the Foundation

Foundation Management (15%)

• Works with the Executive Director to draft and maintain Foundation documents

• Serves as the liaison to the Finance and Investment Committee for the Foundation

• Serves as the point of contact for all contracts that the Foundation has entered into with outside vendors

• Works with the Executive Director to plan and organize Full Board meetings

Gift and Bank Reconciliation (20%)

• Reconciles all bank and investment accounts monthly; reconciles all deposits

• Prepares monthly financial statements; reconciles contributions and pledges receivable to ensure that all gifts and pledges are accounted

• Confirms the donors’ designated funds are expensed according to directions and that proper documentation is maintained

• Performs related duties as assigned

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of IRS regulations.
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of AGB practices and procedures.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to synthesize financial data and information

• This position is exempt (monthly paid).
• Pay Grade: 17
• Minimum Salary: $39,633

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.