Financial Administrator - Scheller College of Business

The Financial Administrator is responsible for assisting with financial operations of a department or unit, interpreting, advising and disseminating financial policies and procedures; ensuring that unit accounting practices and procedures follow Institute guidelines and recommending improvements to unit procedures. This role assists in preparation of unit budgets and reports, and implementing accounting and office controls.

Job Duty 1 -
Within an academic or research unit, develop prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.

Job Duty 2 -
Generate data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting.

Job Duty 3 -
Manage the recording of financial transactions and generation of financial related reports on both scheduled and ad hoc basis.

Job Duty 4 -
Collect, reconcile and audit monthly unit expense transactions.

Job Duty 5 -
Review or approve payroll, time documents and personnel action forms.

Job Duty 6 -
Coordinate unit financial related actions with Institute financial units.

Job Duty 7 -
Recommend & implement changes to unit financial or accounting procedure and process as appropriate.

Job Duty 8 -
Provide work related advice and direction to other unit financial or accounting personnel: may also supervise those personnel.

Job Duty 9 -
Identify training needs and deliver training to departmental faculty and staff as required.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four to six years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of and skill in applying accounting principles and practices within a university business environment is preferred

• Queue management for workday and fusion transactions (travel, requisitions, reimbursements, etc.)
• Review and reconcile faculty discretionary accounts on a rotating basis
• Work with college budget analyst in resolving budget issues
• Resolve financial roadblocks, providing solutions and guidance for complex issues raised by faculty, staff and students

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

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Salary range: $56,679.00 - $81,274.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: G06

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has 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.

This position is designated as fully on-site and requires daily presence at the assigned work location.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a credit check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest