Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees and a vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. This role supports assigned department, location, unit, or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

Supports assigned department, location, unit and/or college by performing administrative tasks, including maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and fielding communications with faculty, staff, students and vendors.

• Performs general accounting duties for the assigned area
• Prepares invoice packets and reviews expense reports and invoices, checking for compliance
• Reconciles accounts to general ledger
• Prepares assigned grants and/or contracts
• Manages assigned vendor accounts per established guidelines
• Provides administrative support to the department by monitoring department inbox and phones, data entry, journal entry, filing and scans documents
• Provides reports and queries as requested or assigned
• Communicates with vendors, faculty and staff regarding reimbursement request discrepancies

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training provided

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• People Soft software experience
• Previous accounting or financial services experience

Salary range: $17.42 to $21.78 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Benefits details

• Advanced data entry and 10-key skills
• Understands accounting processes and basic bookkeeping (AP, AR)
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication, time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and customer service skills
• Phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. We prohibit harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo.

Standard Enhanced background check required for all final candidates.

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