Staff Accountant - Research Accounting

Job Description

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs.

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA or Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Financial Accounting

Job Summary

The Research Accountant is responsible for the post-award financial management of sponsored research projects. This includes ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations, timely and accurate financial reporting, and proper stewardship of research funds. Safeguard University assets and manage internal controls to mitigate risks. Manage sponsored projects and research awards. Manage internal controls ensuring that official financial records of University are current and accurate. Develop and maintain reporting tools and guidelines to provide superior financial information to support University's mission, strategic management initiatives and vision.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of sponsored projects from award setup to closeout
• Prepare, approve, post, and reconcile sponsored financial transactions to University general ledger
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in the general ledger
• Prepare reconciliation and analysis of accounting records in connection with data requests
• Maintain detailed documentation of financial activity for each award
• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with award terms
• Review accounting documents to verify conformity to pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Required Experience

Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting field

Proposed Salary

$55,126 - $70,307. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Apply Before Date

November 6, 2026. Application review may begin on October 8, 2025.