Job Details

Staff Accountant - Advancement Services

Job ID: 300375
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Advancement Services

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant - Advancement Services is central to the effectiveness of the financial accounting and reporting for the Georgia Southern University Foundation and Athletic Foundation and will perform functions related to accounts payable, review and analysis of general ledger activity, financial report generation and analysis, accounting research and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable functions, including review and processing of invoice requests, check printing, vendor maintenance, and setup and training of users for web invoicing
• Administer and maintain general ledger activity
• Perform tax compliance processes for 1099 reporting and use tax
• Effectively communicate responses to accounting work requests
• Provide regular weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with team members, faculty and staff to ensure proper procedures are in compliance with necessary standards and internal controls
• Set up and maintain user access to financial reporting systems, and provide user training
• Analyze, manage, and record Foundation investment data
• Complete reconciliation and analysis for accounts payable, general ledger, bank statements, fixed assets and investments

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field

Required Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, banking operations, auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial management functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Experience with nonprofit or higher education accounting; Blackbaud Financial Edge or Raiser's Edge; investment accounting; advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Proposed Salary

$58,000 - $61,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Apply Before Date

July 9, 2026

Application review may begin on July 6, 2026.