Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Job ID: 298045

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

Office of Financial Accounting

Job Summary

Assist with overall Accounting and financial reporting of University operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and abide by Division or Department internal control procedures
• Prepare, approve, post, and reconcile financial transactions for the preparation and review of the University's financial statements
• Prepare reconciliation and analysis of accounting records in connection with data requests
• Review accounting documents to verify conformity to pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and guidelines to provide superior financial information which supports University's mission, strategic management initiatives, and leadership vision
• Participate in the preparation, review, and analysis of the University's annual financial statements by applying in-depth knowledge and analysis of applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Georgia Budgetary Law, and USG policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in accounting field

Proposed Salary

$70,000

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
• Ability to serve customers and respond to requests using tact and persuasion
• Ability to problem solve, manage multiple assignments and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to monitor and collect data and assess accuracy and integrity of data
• Ability to analyze data, ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control
• Ability to interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, and create financial reports and /or presentations

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental and non-governmental accounting
• Familiar with and apply General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), competencies with accounting and other systems, financial and budget applications and reporting conventions, and have ability to professionally interact with various levels of faculty and staff personnel while adhering to Institutional, State, and Federal laws, policies and procedures

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective detail orientation skills

Apply Before Date

May 21, 2026

Application review may begin on May 07, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Work week may extends to evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day

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