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Sr. Financial Accountant

Sr. Financial Accountant

University of GeorgiaAthens, GA, United States
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14182P

Working Title

Sr. Financial Accountant

Department

FD-Accounting

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday through Friday

8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

09 / 25 / 2025

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

10 / 13 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

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 online 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 online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Position Information

Classification Title

University Accountant III

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of fiscal duties including, but not limited to, analysis and reporting of financial information for both internal and external purposes; preparing and presenting detailed information; reconciling financial information between sub ledgers, general ledger, and reports; analyzing and evaluating financial data for University management. This position assists in the planning, testing, implementation and support of enhancements to the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger modules in the Financial Management System and OneUSG Connect.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

  • Knowledge and skills with creating and managing queries for financial data.
  • Accounting experience with knowledge and understanding of account types.
  • Ability to work independently on complex issues.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work successfully with co-workers, management, and consultants.
  • Experience with financial accounting systems, spreadsheet, queries, and financial data analysis.

Physical Demands

  • Sitting for long periods of time.

    • Is driving a responsibility of this position?

    No

    Is this a Position of Trust?

    Yes

    Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

    Yes

    Does this position require a P-Card?

    No

    Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

    No

    Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

    No

    Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

    Yes

    Credit and P-Card policy

    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

    Background Investigation Policy

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

    Duties / Responsibilities

    Duties / Responsibilities

  • Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Control (KK) module of Peoplesoft Financial Management System.
  • Participate in the planning, testing, and deployment of KK module changes and enhancements including annual PUM upgrades.

    • Percentage of time

    20

    Duties / Responsibilities

  • Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Accounting (CA) module of PeopleSoft HCM / OneUSG Connect.
  • Collaborate with the UGA AIS Testing & Release Management Team and the USG Testing & Release Management Team to plan and test any changes, enhancements, or upgrades. This may require the development of test scenarios, working with other teams to test functionality that has cross functional impacts, system integration testing or working with technical teams to resolve issues discovered in testing. This task requires great attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.
  • Develop and maintain CA training and reference resources for Campus users and lead some training sessions.
  • Responsible for ensuring the review and approval of Change Position Funding requests, Express Direct Retros, and Payroll accounting adjustments are processed in a timely manner to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. This position will assist as needed in the review and approval of these transactions.
  • Work collaboratively with Commitment Management staff to perform reconciliation of payroll transactions, journal generation, and reconciliation between OneUSG Connect and the UGA Financial Management System. This includes verifying that payroll data is journal generated in FMS and researching and resolving reconciling or data discrepancy issues.
  • Post journals in the UGA Financial Management System created from OneUSG Connect data.

    • Percentage of time

    60

    Duties / Responsibilities

  • Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the General Ledger module.
  • Serve as a resource to other modules on issues that impact General Ledger.
  • In coordination with other GL team members, plan, document, test, and deploy General Ledger enhancements or changes as assigned, including PUM upgrades.

    • Percentage of time

    Duties / Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze various financial data in the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger areas using query tools.
  • Prepare and evaluate financial reports and information. This responsibility may include, as assigned, timely preparation and detailed documentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and reconciliations using accounting, budget, encumbrance, payroll, and spend data information.

    • Percentage of time

    Duties / Responsibilities

  • Work with other central departments to determine entries needed for various types of payroll activities.
  • Enter accounting adjustments, in OneUSG Connect, for the payroll activities identified.
  • Work with central budget office on testing and production validation of Budget Planning and Salary Setting position funding data.
  • Coordinate preparations for year end close of activities involving Commitment Accounting functions.
  • Answer Commitment Accounting questions from campus community.

    • Percentage of time

    10

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