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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!
Under the supervision of the Assistant Controller the General & Fixed Asset Accountant contributes significantly in all financial reporting for the School, including financial statements, internal and external financial surveys, verification, reviews, and posting a variety of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and MSM policies and procedures. This position requires advanced experience in general accounting, general accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting procedures. This position requires an individual with analytical skills to assist in cost containment and alignment, as well as conducting annual fixed asset perpetual and physical inventory. This position is responsible for the management of Capital Equipment. This includes the accounting for additions, deletions, and changes to the property database and the monitoring, management, analysis and reporting of equipment, library holdings, and supply inventories with respect to financial accounting in accordance with GAAP, federal, state, and related financial reporting compliance requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
-Provide professional level, cross-functional general accounting support which is analytical, evaluative, innovative and advisory in nature for the General Accounting section of the Office of the Controller.
-Maintain fixed asset inventory providing a wide variety of centralized accounting services where the application of knowledge about the theories, principles and practices of the accounting profession, including US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in classifying, examining, analyzing, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions while ensuring compliance of applicable laws, rules, and regulations between entities, programs, and funds.
-Analyze financial results and make intelligent business recommendations to improve these results.
-Contribute in the analysis, consolidation, and preparation of institution’s financial statements as well as management analysis reports and internal and external financial surveys.
-Responsible for maintenance of attribute tables used for financial and other reporting for fixed asset accounts. Reviews tables on a regular basis for potential errors and/or inconsistencies.
-Perform calculation and review of depreciation expenses on a monthly basis.
-Solves problems associated with accuracy of financial information and complex accounting matters.
-Assists with report specifications and testing of reports ad ensures accuracy, timeliness, and reporting of financial information. Ensures reports function efficiently and securely.
-Support during the annual financial audit process and preparation of data files for auditors.
-Assist in other accounting and finance related duties as assigned.
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
