Financial Administrator

Job Summary 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. Responsibilities Job Duty 1: Prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds. Job Duty 2: Prepare data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting. Job Duty 3: Oversee student accounting functions; coordinate with Financial Aid and Registrar's Office to resolve student payment issues; work with Continuing Education credit and non-credit program invoicing and payment issues; provide service to students and parents, including resolving intermediate issues. Job Duty 4: Monitor non-student receivable accounts; perform direct billing and payment processing, answer customer queries; and ensure reconciliations are completed on a timely basis. Job Duty 5: Monitor gift and endowment accounts to ensure compliance; monitor overdrafts; and post scholarship awards in student system. Job Duty 6: Monitor unit budgets for overdrafts and review for compliance with budget regulations and grant requirements or restrictions; prepare budget amendments and other pertinent forms for new accounts. Job Duty 7: Ensure timely reconciliations are completed for assigned ledger and clearing accounts within administrative areas; perform adjustments. Job Duty 8: Coordinate cash management for administrative areas (deposits, reconciliation of accounts and controls over cash and credit card processing); work with Financial Reporting on banking discrepancies. Job Duty 9: Review and approve human resource actions; assist with position management; oversee wage payroll processing and management and prepare advances when required; ensure deadlines are met and appropriate forms are used. Job Duty 10: Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience: Four or more years of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS: 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information Salary range: $47,872.00 - $69,098.00 Location: Atlanta, GA Job grade: G05 Not a supervisory position. Position has no financial responsibilities. Position does not require driving. Position is not considered a position of trust. Position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). Position will not travel. Position does not require security clearance. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a credit check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr