Part-time Accounting Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Job Title : Senior Compliance & Accounting Analyst

Location : USO-Shared Services Center

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 280662

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Job Summary

The SSC Senior Compliance & Accounting Analyst is a full-time position that reports to the SSC HR Data Services Manager at the University System of Georgia (USG) Shared Services Center (SSC).This position supports 26 USG institutions and the System Office by ensuring that our organization's processes and procedures are in compliance and meet all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, analysis, and review of compliance and reconciliation activities. The position requires direct collaboration with all levels of University System Office (USO) and Board of Regents (BOR) management, HR and financial specialists, campus practitioners, SSC and ITS (Information Technology Services) team members, consultants, third-party vendors, employees, and retirees to provide guidance and support.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and guidance to Compliance & Accounting Specialists.
• Leads a team responsible for centralized support over compliance and reconciliation activities.
• Ensures all compliance and reconciliations activities are prepared, analyzed, and reviewed accurately and on time.
• Oversees the compliance of federal and state law and USG regulations and policies.
• Research issues and / or problems proactively in order to provide support, assistance and recommendations for improvements and risk mitigation.
• Ensures required supporting records and documentation are in place for audit purposes.
• Evaluates processes and identifies continuous improvement opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Develops and maintains functional documentation and procedures for enhancements and mitigation efforts and assists in the translation of high-level technical requirements.
• Leverages and utilizes data / metrics to make strategic long-term decisions regarding our compliance and reconciliation procedures.
• Participates and leads in cross-functional SSC project teams to identify and assist in the implementation of projects or enhancements that benefit compliance and reconciliation activities and / or other teams / departments.
• Serves as subject matter expert and project lead on special projects to ensure adherence to scope, timelines, strategies, business processes, and requirements.
• Collaborates with SSC and ITS representatives, System Office leadership, and campus practitioners to analyze and resolve escalated practitioner, employee, and service provider issues (data and system issues), benefits enrollment, premiums, workflow questions / issues, or interface file transfers.
• Provides compliance, accounting, and reconciliation support for USG institutions, SSC, USO, and other SSC stakeholders.
• Troubleshoots complex issues / errors that occur periodically and make recommendations for process improvement.
• Serves as liaison to external agencies for inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
• Researches and provides consistent best practices, standards, and procedures in compliance with USG policies and local, state, and federal law.
• Ensures procedures, documentation, and guidelines are followed for employee issues related to regulatory requirements (e.g. Affordable Care Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Workers Comp, etc.)
• Analyzes business processes and internal control measures for effectiveness and compliance.
• Oversees transactions, approvals, and documentation and performs audits to ensure data quality and compliance.
• Identifies, provides recommendations to SSC leadership, and aids in the implementation of changes to enhance customer service, data integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develops / provides training and guidance to staff and institutional partners on regulatory requirements, accounting practices, and benefits reconciliation processes, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Assesses and identifies training needs to determine gaps for further improvement on training materials and sessions to better increase understanding and knowledge of compliance and accounting activities and responsibilities.
• Creates, documents, and maintains best practices and guides for compliance-related activities and responsibilities.
• Serves as the point person to communicate and escalate SSC compliance-related issues to SSC Leadership and USO Leadership.
• Develops concise, effective, and proactive communications for distribution to key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor¿s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.

Strong knowledge of USG policies and procedures preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position requires security clearance.

Day and overnight travel from headquarters may be required

Occasional overtime will be required

Must have a valid GA Driver¿s License

Light physical exertion may be required

Ability to work productively in an open space environment, with low-wall cubicle desks and moderate-to-occasional escalated noise levels

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.