Accountant – Temporary

Emory University

. Perform routine professional accounting duties requiring limited independent judgment .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including account reconciliation, auditing, and budgeting, while maintaining accurate financial records and reports. Proficient in database maintenance and financial data analysis to support departmental operations.

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AccountingAccount ReconciliationAuditingBudgetingFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Journal TransactionsFinancial Data AnalysisDatabase MaintenanceOperational ReportingCash Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Internal AuditsExternal AuditsDepartmental BudgetsInvoice PreparationPetty Cash Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine professional accounting duties requiring limited independent judgment
Monitor, audit, and reconcile departmental accounts
Research and create new accounts and codes
Prepare journal transactions, balance accounts, reconcile errors, and take corrective action
Assist with preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets
Advise management of cash deficits
Prepare audit schedules supporting internal and external audits
Maintain databases and assimilate financial and statistical data
Prepare routine operational and statistical reports
Assist with computer operations for the department
Maintain departmental grants and monitor petty cash activity
Coordinate invoice preparation, payables, and/or receivables
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Must reside in the state of Georgia
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
Ability to perform professional accounting duties with limited independent judgment
Accounting, account reconciliation, auditing, journal transactions, budgeting, financial reporting, database maintenance, and financial/statistical data analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities