Job Details

Accounting Assistant - Bookstore

Position Number: 6588392
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accounting Assistant - Bookstore

Job ID: 290337
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Count daily cash for deposit, reconcile and report all sales to Bursar and run reports and utilize information
2. Maintain cashier bags and handle cash per established guidelines
3. Log and report overages and shortages to Cashier Supervisors
4. Prepare Settlement Reports for accurate reporting of CC sales
5. Maintain records for MBS Buyback funds, used and remaining and AP records in MBS and permanent file
6. Verify receiving documentation matches invoice before paying and process AP invoices in timely manner
7. Check vendor statements to assure all invoices have been received
8. Answer all telephone inquiries from vendors
9. Research and resolve with supervisor all credits due from vendors and received/not invoiced

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
' Proficiency with cash counting and finding overages/shortages

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
On-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business or other related field

Preferred Experience
PeopleSoft software experience
Previous accounting or financial services experience

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary Range
The budgeted salary range is 34,000 to 42,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6588392&targetURL=34,000 to 42,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6588392&targetURL=https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced data entry and 10 key skills
Understands accounting processes and basic bookkeeping procedures (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investi gation_Employment.pdf

Standard Enhanced
Credit

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=290337&PostingSeq=1