Accountant Campus Life (ETS) | Temporary
Emory • Atlanta, Georgia • Intern
Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026
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Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine professional accounting duties requiring limited independent judgment.
- Monitors, audits and reconciles departmental accounts.
- Researches and creates new accounts and codes.
- Prepares journal transactions, balances accounts, reconciles errors and takes corrective action.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.
- Advises management of cash deficits.
- Prepares audit schedules in support of internal and external audits.
- Maintains databases and assimilates financial and statistical data.
- Prepares routine operational and statistical reports.
- May assist with computer operations for the department.
- May maintain departmental grants and monitor petty cash activity.
- May coordinate invoice preparation, payables and/or receivables.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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