Accountant III

$51,000 - $51,000/Yr

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Accountant III position at Georgia State University focuses on overseeing accounts receivable operations within the Office of Student Accounts. This role involves advising leadership on financial operations, supervising staff, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and resource optimization. The position is dedicated to supporting student success through effective financial management and collaboration with various university departments.

Responsibilities

• Configure sponsor contracts in the Banner AR system and prepare billing statements and invoices for third-party sponsor accounts.
• Audit and process Sponsored Billing (SB) financial transactions, including payments and general ledger journal entries, ensuring prompt follow-up on past due SB receivables.
• Monitor compliance with laws, policies, and procedures by tracking SB authorization, billing, payment activity, and accounts receivable transactions, and recommend strategies to improve operations and services.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and audit departmental scholarship payments, posting accounting transactions to move funds from department general ledger accounts to the University tuition and fee receivable accounts.
• Coordinate the graduate assistant payroll deduction payment plan, audit financial transactions, and adjust payments on student accounts as needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to sponsor billing and departmental scholarships.
• Provide administrative support for other Accounts Receivable Operations (ARO) activities, including refund review, insurance processing, 1098-T processing, fee assessment, drop for non-payment, and document imaging via WebXtender.
• Serve as a liaison to University departments and external organizations to resolve SB and Student Accounts Receivable (SAR) issues, collaborating with various units and agencies.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, and implementing operating procedures and training guides for Accounts Receivable operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Must be bondable for some positions.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Three years of experience working with student accounts or financial aid programs.
• Proficiency in Banner and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work environment