Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
The Senior Budget Accountant is a professional exempt position that requires considerable working knowledge of university accounting practices and assistance in the budgetary control functions in the Office of Budgets and Contracts in the Division of Fiscal Affairs. Duties include assisting the director with the budget functions to include budget planning, preparing the university's budget, approving departmental purchases, prepare financial reports and analysis for management and ensure compliance with university's policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Budget Director.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversee PeopleSoft department and position management functions.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all university budgeted positions to ensure proper assignment of employees.
- Assist and support the development of the university's annual budget.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly budget amendments.
- Assist with the preparation of Five-Year Business Plans for USG.
- Provide guidance to departmental budget managers on effective fiscal management.
- Review and approve requisitions, ePro transactions, and Purchase Card activity, ensuring the availability of expendable funds for delegated fund sources.
- Monitor financial performance by analyzing results, tracking variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to the Budget Director.
- Prepare financial reports and projections to support long-term and strategic decision-making.
- Develop recommendations and innovative solutions through data analysis, comparative evaluations, and assessment of proposed changes.
- Assist the Director in preparing fiscal documents for submission to the USG Budget Office.
- Serve as a budget liaison between budget central administration and campus departments/budget managers.
- Participate in professional development workshops and training to remain current on best practices
- Evaluate internal budget policies and processes and implement revisions aligned with the university framework.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business accounting, business administration, or other related area
Required Experience
Three to five years of successful experience in Business, Finance or Budgeting.
A combination of education and experience will be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prior experience in Higher Education
Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of higher education financial systems and issues; People Soft Financials and OneUSG
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter. Resume. Transcripts. A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently an as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards and responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
SKILLS
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and maintain strong attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling software and reporting tools.
Strong interpersonal skills, and communication skills , with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff and campus departments.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
