Accountant (TEMP) - SOFO

Student Organization Finance Office.

• The Student Organization Finance Office (SOFO) provides financial support to ensure the success of Georgia Techs student-led organizations.
• SOFO serves as the student groups on-campus bookkeeper by effectively managing collected dues, fundraising, and expenditures as well as travel planning, expenses, and reimbursements.
• We support these student organizations by assisting them with their financial management needs.

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting functions, analysis and reconciliation of financial transactions; examination, investigation, audit, and review of records, reports, financial statements, information systems, and management practices to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and efficient and effective operations; This role is critical in developing and implementing procedures to ensure uniform accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and Institute policies.

Analyze, reconcile, balance, and maintain accounting records.

Analyze expenditures for appropriateness and compliance within each individual requirement such as research contracts and other general accounts.

Interpret Institute, University System of Georgia (USG), state, and/or federal regulations to ensure that pertinent information is disseminated to appropriate Institute offices and ensure compliance.

Conduct financial analysis of projects and prepare special reports.

Prepare and post journal entries; perform monthly, quarterly, and year end closings.

Lead and/or support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic and advanced concepts, methods, and techniques of accounting.

Review and analyze Institute procedures for compliance with various internal and external regulations and policies.

Develop procedures to keep management updated on the financial and contractual status of projects.

Evaluate the effectiveness of established accounting procedures, internal controls, efficiency of operations and accuracy of reports and records and recommend changes as needed.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Two or more years of relevant experience.

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Bachelors in business Adm /Accounting/ Economics / Finance = At least one year of experience

Salary Range is $18 - $22 an hour commensurate with experience.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.