Accountant - Financial Services

Job Title: Accountant – Financial Services Location: GHC – Floyd Campus Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Job ID: 298153 About Us Georgia Highlands College is a dynamic, multi‑campus institution and proud member of the University System of Georgia. Established in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, GHC has grown into a thriving college serving more than 6,000 students across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama, with vibrant campuses in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. Offering more than 30 areas of study, GHC provides flexible pathways to associate and bachelor’s degrees, both in the classroom and online, empowering students to achieve their goals on their terms. At GHC, growth isn’t just for students, it’s for our employees, too. As a forward‑thinking and progressive institution, we foster a fast‑paced, engaging work environment that champions professional development, employee wellness, and shared success. Our culture of collaboration and innovation has earned us numerous awards and recognitions. Job Summary This position performs accounting and payroll duties in support of college operations. Responsibilities Is responsible for understanding, supporting, and carrying out the college’s mission, vision, and values and complying with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies. Payroll Processing Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and other departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Executes the payroll process with USG SSC – Centralized Payroll Processing and reconciles final payroll data and reports. Maintains confidentiality of payroll data. Audits the accuracy of all payroll data for each bi‑weekly, monthly, and off‑cycle payroll. Provides payroll registers to Human Resources Generalist(s) and the Faculty Affairs Administrator for second‑level audit of compensation and deductions including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions. Calculates and monitors compensation, leave, and work time for corrections, calculations and adjustments for each payroll to include: Timekeeping and attendance records management – work hours and absences Supplemental and grant payments Annual leave (vacation) payouts for employee termination/transfer Retroactive deduction adjustments for benefits, etc./schedule of retro payments Retirement for ERS‑retiree employees monthly Voluntary payroll deductions Promissory notes for compensation/wage overpayments Maintains accurate payroll records and ensures payroll data is entered timely and accurately into the payroll system. Provides individual employee wage verifications as requested. Assists employees and managers with payroll related concerns/issues. Provides training and guidance to employees on payroll‑related matters. Serves as liaison to USG SSC to communicate payroll matters to the GHC HR team. Assists Accounting Team with payroll related monthly and yearly reconciliations. Accounting Assists with general ledger maintenance. Prepares monthly and yearly journal entries, cash entries, and inter‑fund transfers. Performs financial duties related to Dual Appointments including posting to GL, creating invoice(s), and submitting AP request(s). Performs payroll tax maintenance and tax reconciliations. Reconciles assigned accounts and generates periodic reports. Assists in monthly reconciliation of the operating account. Prepares the submission of salary and travel files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts. Prepares the submission of payment and obligation files to the State Department of Audits and Accounts. Recommends procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy. Helps prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external use. Maintains the college’s unclaimed property account and ensures compliance with state unclaimed property requirements. Compiles financial information and assists in yearly closeout in preparation of the annual financial report. Maintains the college’s asset management system. Helps perform inventory checks. Performs related duties. Required Qualifications Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a field related to the occupational field. Three to five years of related experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Proposed Salary $52,118 – $55,843 annually Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of college and university system policies and procedures. Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs. Knowledge of Board of Regents Policy and Procedures. Skill to make timely decisions. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to administer established policies and procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation and verification of credentials, as well as approval of the college’s standard hiring criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr