Financial Administrator - School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Financial Administrator Job Summary The Financial Administrator is responsible for assisting with the 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 with preparing unit budgets and reports and implementing accounting and office controls. Responsibilities Prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds. Prepare data for use in budget amendments and other budget-related reporting. 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. Monitor non-student receivable accounts; perform direct billing and payment processing, answer customer queries; and ensure reconciliations are completed on a timely basis. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience Four or more years of relevant experience. Proposed Salary Pay Range: $55,000–$70,000/yr. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities This job requires advanced 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 the 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 This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position does not require security clearance. Location Atlanta, GA Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre‑employment background screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Institute of Technology