Job Title : Financial Administrator III (Hybrid)
Location : Atlanta, Georgia
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Job ID : 276686
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Overview
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About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths.
The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.
Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security.
Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
- Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good;
- breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible;
and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Department Information
The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has quietly resided among the top 5 aerospace engineering schools in the country for more than a decade - attracting the best minds to study on our Atlanta campus.
With a faculty of more than 40 tenure-track professors and enrollment of more than 1,800, the School brings both breadth and depth to its research, scholarship, and instruction that few institutions can match.
The Aerospace Engineering School at Georgia Tech is currently ranked #2 (Sept. 2023) in the nation for undergraduate programs and #4 (April 2023) in the nation for graduate programs.
Job Summary
Perform advanced financial records maintenance and report preparation and reconciliation within the business area of an academic / research unit or non-academic department.
Coordinate those activities with other campus units. Work may involve records, reports and proposals related to funding from various sources, budgeting, and accounting.
This position will interact with on a consistent basis with : unit management, staff and co-workers.This position typically will advise and counsel : unit financial / accounting staff.
This position may supervise : Assigned Staff (financial / accounting staff)
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Within an academic / research unit, develop and prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.
Job Duty 2 -
Generate data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting.
Job Duty 3 -
Collect, reconcile and audit monthly unit expense transactions.
Job Duty 4 -
Process travel requests to include review for accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
Job Duty 5 -
Review and / or process payroll, time documents and personnel action forms.
Job Duty 6 -
Coordinate unit financial related actions with Institute financial units.
Job Duty 7 -
Recommend changes to unit finance / accounting procedure and process as appropriate.
Job Duty 8 -
Provide work related advice and direction to other unit finance / accounting personnel; may also supervise those personnel.
Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Three to five years job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
- Grant Administration background
- Post Award Support
- Workday Systems experience
- Strong Communication
- Excel basic skills
- Account Reconciliation experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and practices within a university business environment.
Additionally required are attention to detail and accuracy and use of office and specialized accounting related computer applications.
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 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.
To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.
Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
Other Information
Salary range : $56,489.00 - $65,000.00 with experience and education
Location : Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)
Job grade : A7
This is a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Other Information
1. Post Award Support
2. Salary Allocation Support (all Portfolio Faculty and Students - EDR / CPF)
3. GradWorks support (all portfolio student hires)
4. Start Up Account Reconciliation and Account Workbook reconciliation
5. Workday Cost Center manager review and approval for Portfolio
6. OneUSG Review and approvals
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http : / / policylibrary.
gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening