• Knowledge of KSU, Board of Regents and State of Georgia Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Understands accounting processes (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, etc.)
• Able to prioritize workload and work with minimum supervision
• Self-motivated and quick learning ability
• Maintains organized and up to date files
• Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years related experience in bookkeeping or accounting

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:

• Banner
• PeopleSoft Financials
• Third Party loan provider
• Collections rules and regulations

• Familiar with PeopleSoft Financials and Banner
• Previous experience reviewing and reconciling travel expense statements

Maintains accounting records for assigned department or college. Examines financial statements, records and other financial reports to confirm accuracy. Ensures statements and accounting records comply with current policies and procedures. Reviews processes to improve businesses efficiencies, recommends best-practices. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Maintains financial security by following internal controls and protocol. Provides financial support for assigned faculty and staff.

• Performs various processes using Accounting Financial Software and Microsoft Office Applications
• Performs review of, and reconciles financial transactions
• Performs data entry and agency and reconciliation
• Audits statements to ensure accuracy, generates daily/monthly reports to access agency or general ledger accounts for accuracy
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents, assists faculty, staff and other campus partners with inquiries related to agency/general ledger account transactions as needed
• Produces scheduled and ad hoc financial reports
• Communicates and responds to inquiries, and proactively provides tutorials and trainings as necessary, monitors unit email account(s) to address customer queries and access submitted documentation
• Reviews, tracks and monitors submitted financial documents and verifies submissions are complete and correct and communicates with stakeholders as needed
• Identifies resolution to accounting issues and provides recommendation and/or resolution

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Housing Payment Plans, Perkins Loans and other plans
• Reviews student and non-student Accounts Receivable
• Communicates with campus departments regarding Accounts Receivable
• Answers questions related to Accounts Receivable and other Bursar’s Office related tasks
• Communicates Bursar policy and procedure to staff and external customers
• Research and resolve customer service and accounting issues