Accountant, Senior
- Location
- United States
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
- Accountant, Senior
- Office of Accounting Services
- Georgia State University
The Office of Accounting Services offers advice to support decision making and demonstrates fiscal responsibility, accountability and regulatory compliance to the university’s employees.
The
Office of Accounting Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team as an
Accountant, Senior for Auxiliaries and Athletics Financial Reporting.
What Makes Gsu a Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
What Will You Do
This position is responsible for all aspects of Georgia State University Auxiliary and Athletics, Athletic Association Financial Reporting, and will have oversight of Student Activities Financial Reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
- Plans and organizes the accounting work for the Athletics component unit and Auxiliary Enterprises reporting unit.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for Auxiliary.
- Reconcile the trial balance by ending balances, account & project type.
- Record relevant journal entries and resolve any discrepancies.
- Educate Athletics and Auxiliary staff regarding accounting policies and procedures and ensure adherence.
Supervise, direct and review work of Accountant III responsible for Student Activities.
- Reconcile Athletic Association accounts including gate receipts, advertising, facility rentals and conference distributions.
- Supervise cash reserves.
- Assist with processing of purchase requisitions and reviewing of encumbrances.
- Prepare annual audit schedules for independent auditors for Athletics activity; prepare closing entries; follow through on information requested by auditors; review financial statement drafts. Prepare annual NCAA AUP and EADA reports.
- Reconcile Quasi Revenue.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Advanced Excel skills.
- PeopleSoft Financials and Banner experience.
- Department: Accounting Services
- Location: Atlanta Campus
- Shift: 8:30AM - 5:15PM
Salary
- $66,600 -$75,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
- Job Posting: 11/05/26, 1:11:23 PM
- Closing Date: 11/19/26, 8:59:00 PM
Special Instructions
To be fully considered for this position all applicants at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Professional Reference List, at least 3 including phone numbers and email addresses
Georgia State University Values
Community
Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place
Integrity
Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents
USG Core Value Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.
It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.
From Georgia State University's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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