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Job Title:
Accountant
Agency:
Central Georgia Technical College
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007101
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY RANGE IN THE $50'S

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for performing professional accounting duties associated with analyzing and preparing financial reports and financial information. Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual, CGTC policies and procedures, and accreditation standards. Position may require travel to any of the locations within the College's service area and other travel as needed.

Major job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Records or directs the recording of financial transactions. Categorizes revenue and/or expenditures into accounts and resolves recording errors

• Processes account payable such as complex invoices and shipment documents, partial payments, discounts, and other transactions which may involve multiple state chart of accounts

• Oversees or participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports, such as PELL and HOPE spreadsheets for revenue journal entries

• Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as journals, ledgers, batch reports, bank statements, payroll documents, technical college specific reports or related documents

• Receives, controls, and records cash/check/credit card receipts; balances register on student information system when assisting with student registration

• Maintains accounting file information

• Responsible for coordinating purchase activities

• Performs limited clerical responsibilities

• Responds to requests for information/advice and solves clerical problems

• Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Knowledge of student accounts management practices

• Knowledge of budgeting procedures

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations

• Skilled in the operation of computers and job related software programs

• Decision making and problem solving skills

• Skilled in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public

• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications: Must upload transcripts/certifications which show conferred educational degrees/current certifications and document qualifications in the employment history:

• Earned Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

OR

§ Earned Associates degree in accounting or related field from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and documented two (2) years of accounting work experience

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:

• Documented work experience with Workday / View email address on click.appcast.io Financial system

• Documented work experience with BANNER student accounts modules

Projected Work Hours/Location:

This position generally works normal day hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule to include evenings and/or weekends will be required as needed. Position will be assigned to the Warner Robins campus and may require travel to any of the locations within the College's service area and other travel as needed. This position is scheduled to work 12 calendar months per year and at 40 hours per week.

Salary / Benefits:

The selected candidate can expect to receive a contingent offer with a gross annual salary range in the $50's; actual gross salary to be determined the candidates highest qualifying degree based on meeting minimum and preferred qualifications. This is a fulltime position scheduled to work all 12 months a year and at 40 hours per week. Position is eligible for state benefits to include retirement, insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Application Procedure:

Applicants are required to complete the employment application in full and provide supporting documentation by the stated closing deadline for the position. GCTCdoes not accept mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications.

Applicants who complete the application procedure will be evaluated for meeting the position requirements based on the published job responsibilities, meeting the minimum and preferred qualifications based on the educational history, employment skills presented under job duties in the application system against the published job announcement. A completed application packet consists of the following:

1. A completed electronic application in the Team Georgia Careers portal.

2. As applicable, applicants for instructional positions are asked to provide a resume in addition to completing the CGTC application. Applicants for non-instructional positions may provide a resume if they wish. Submission of the resume does not replace the requirement to complete the CGTC electronic application.

3. Postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the conferral of the degree, if applicable, and demonstrates the applicant meets the educational minimum requirements and, if applicable, the preferred educational requirements (grade reports and diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of transcripts)

4. Positions requiring a High School Diploma or GED as a minimum qualification do not have to submit a HSD/GED transcript documentation as part of the application process

5. Non-photo license(s) and/or certification(s) which fulfill the minimum, and if applicable the preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement


Incomplete application packets at the time of the position closing may not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and upload the application documentation by the stated deadline.


A review of completed application packets may begin upon receipt. Interviews of qualified candidates may be held following review; the position may close at any time following October 30, 2026 based on candidate selection(s).

For more information concerning our application process or available positions, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

All applicants are subject to the following applicable pre-employment screenings:

Criminal History Records


Motor Vehicle Records

Employment References


Pre-Employment Drug Test

Fingerprint Records


Credit History Records

Psychological Screening


Medical Examination

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Central Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

The Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director for Athletics and Compliance, Room A136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Ga, 31088; Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

All application materials are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act O. C. G. A. §50-18-70.

Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in accounting or a related field OR An Associate degree in accounting or related field *and* Two (2) years of accounting work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.