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SR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Oct 14, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14249P
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	The General Accounting Department is responsible for the installation and administrative direction of all general accounting records and procedures, the preparation and interpretation of all external financial reports, and the preparation and interpretation of all internal financial reports concerning the university as a whole. This department is also responsible for the preparation of the indirect cost rate proposal applicable to contracts, grants, and agreements and for assisting in any required rate negotiation.
College/Unit/Department website	https://busfin.uga.edu/finance-division/accounting/
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 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	10/14/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	11/03/2025
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	Responsible for accounting and reporting of GASB 87 Leased Assets and GASB 96 SBITAs; review/testing/analysis of billing rates for Departmental Sales and Services ( DSS) Service Center based on policy and regulations; assist with Capital Asset determination, reconciliation, and reporting; review GL Journal entries. Position will be subject matter expert on process improvement initiatives. Prepares or reviews financial reports using various financial data. Assists with fiscal year end closeout and preparation of financial reports and note disclosures; and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge and experience working with Excel and financial systems. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Physical Demands	Sitting at desk 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

Reporting & Reconciliation:

Prepares and analyzes various financial and statistical data and reports required by the University administration, the Board of Regents office, state audit, or other external agencies.
Prepares or reviews financial reports for various areas within the Finance Division. This responsibility includes but is not limited to the compilation and analysis of data related to GASB 87 Leased Assets and Financed Purchases and GASB 96 SBITA's; and monthly anomaly testing of general ledger balance sheet and transactional data.
Performs various reconciliations of University financial information.
Assists with fiscal year end closeout and preparation of financial reports, note disclosures and GAAP and year end journal entries.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Departmental Sales and Services: Perform other duties as needed throughout the year. Cross-training with other Accounting staff to learn various reconciliation processes. Analysis, review and testing of Departmental Sales and Services (DSS) billing rates on Service Center activity and monthly anomaly testing of general ledger balance sheet and transactional data.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities

Process Improvement:

Identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality and increase productivity using Smartsheet and/or other business intelligence tools. Creates & maintains Smartsheet forms for Accounting Department. Consult with leadership to identify opportunities to increase organizational effectiveness using intuitive forms and other IT resources. Lead development and implementation of new Smartsheet processes by partnering with other F&A units.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Capital Assets:

Assists the Asset Management team with capital asset accounting and reporting related to analysis of work-in-progress activity at year end.
As assigned, review FMD and OUA capital expense activity to determine compliance with capitalization thresholds. Communicate with FMD and OUA when questions about capital asset policy arise.
Assist with fiscal year end journals related to capital asset additions.

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Duties/Responsibilities

General Ledger Journals:

Analyze and review of all general ledger journals for compliance with UGA Policies and Procedures. General ledger journals are for corrections or payments between University departments.
Make sure all general ledger journals are either processed or deleted before the accounting period is closed and meet month-end cutoff deadlines.
Respond to campus-side questions concerning General Ledger Journals.
Communicate with campus concerning status of journals.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as needed throughout the year. Cross-training with other Accounting staff to learn various reconciliation processes.
Percentage of time	5