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Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce lists this Accountant - Financial Services opportunity in rome, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accountant - Financial Services
This position performs accounting and payroll duties in support of college operations.
Responsibilities include:
Payroll Processing:
Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and other departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Executes the payroll process with USG SSC - Centralized Payroll Processing and reconciles final payroll data and reports
Maintains confidentiality of payroll data
Audits the accuracy of all payroll data for each bi-weekly, monthly, and off-cycle payroll
Provides payroll registers to Human Resources Generalist(s) and the Faculty Affairs Administrator for second level audit of compensation and deductions including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions
Calculates and monitors compensation, leave, and work time for corrections, calculations and adjustments for each payroll to include:
Timekeeping and attendance records management - work hours and absences
Supplemental and grant payments
Annual leave (vacation) payouts for employee termination/transfer
Retroactive deduction adjustments for benefits, etc./schedule of retro payments
Retirement for ERS-retiree employees monthly
Voluntary payroll deductions
Promissory notes for compensation/wage overpayments
Maintains accurate payroll records and ensures payroll data is entered timely and accurately into the payroll system
Provides individual employee wage verifications as requested
Assists employees and managers with payroll related concerns/issues
Provide training and guidance to employees on payroll-related matters
Serves as liaison to USG SSC to communicate payroll matters to the GHC HR team
Assists Accounting Team with Payroll related monthly and yearly reconciliations
Accounting:
Assists with general ledger maintenance
Prepares monthly and yearly journal enters, cash entries, and inter-fund transfers
Performs financial duties related to Dual Appointments including post to GL, create invoice(s), and submit AP request(s)
Performs payroll tax maintenance and tax reconciliations
Reconciles assigned accounts and generates periodic reports
Assists in monthly reconciliation of the operating account
Prepares the submission of salary and travel files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts
Prepares the submission of payment and obligation files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts
Recommends procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy
Helps prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external use
Maintains the college unclaimed property account and ensures compliance with state unclaimed property requirements
Compiles financial information and assists in yearly closeout in preparation of the annual financial report
Maintains the college's asset management system
Helps perform inventory checks
Performs related duties
Required Qualifications include:
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary: $52,118 - $55,843 annually
Required Documents to Attach:
Cover letter
Resume
Transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include:
Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of college and university system policies and procedures
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Knowledge of Board of Regents Policy and Procedures
Skill to make timely decisions
Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers
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 administer established policies and procedures
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Worksite address
rome, GA, 30162, US
Who can apply
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