Financial Associate-(Hybrid)

The Financial Associate provides day-to-day financial & accounting support to the Office of the President and the Institute Finance Support Team, typically involving processing and maintenance that requires application of accounting practices; Adhering and proposing standards of operation, policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure compliant, effective, and efficient operations.

Job Duty 1: - Performs data entry in HR and financial systems to include spreadsheets and databases
Job Duty 2: - Assists with special projects, including compiling and analyzing portions of reports per prescribed direction
Job Duty 3: - Process, maintain and reconcile transactions in enterprise system
Job Duty 4: - Answer inquiries and provide information to faculty, students, staff and the public on fiscal policies and procedures
Job Duty 5: - Prepare or assist in preparing various financial or administrative reports
Job Duty 6: - Assist with audits and ensuring financial practices comply with regulatory standards
Job Duty 7: - Coordinate and process vendor payments
Job Duty 8: - Prepare travel and expense reports and process payments
Job Duty 9: - Adhere, propose, and ensure standards of operation, policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure compliant, effective, and efficient operations and other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Other Required Qualifications
none

Required Experience
4+ years of relevant experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
none

Preferred Educational Qualifications
none

Preferred Experience
4+ years of relevant experience

This is a hybrid, non-exempt position. The proposed salary is $19.98-$30.76

Cover letter required

SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and
practices within a university business environment. Additionally required are attention to detail and
accuracy and use of office and specialized accounting related computer applications.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is 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.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust + credit background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening