Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02986P Working Title ACCOUNTANT Department Rec Sports Recreational Sports Admin About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Recreational Sports in the Division of Student Affairs promotes healthy lifestyle choices by providing development, growth, and education for the University of Georgia through the spirit of recreation.

College/Unit/Department website recsports.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Some nights or weekends may be required for special events.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 04/19/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 06/03/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Accounting Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Business And Finance FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
OR
Associate’s degree AND two (2) years of related experience.
OR
Four (4) years of related experience.

Position Summary

The Accountant is an integral part of the Recreational Sports business services team and reports directly to the Business Manager II. This position is solely responsible for the following critical job responsibilities: posting revenue and expense transactions for 16 departmental accounts (approximately $5M); providing accounting, purchasing and travel support for 42 student club sports teams and professional staff members; preparing all departmental sales tax reports, intra-university charges, and vendor payment requests; reconciling inventories of resale merchandise with weekly sales; and providing back-up to the departmental receptionist position. Reconciling and analyzing financial transactions and reports as well as maintaining auditable records. Work responsibilities involve independent interpretation of policy and procedures and some discretion on actions to be taken.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Proven ability in developing effective working relationships with university students, faculty, staff, alumni, administrators and the community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret, communicate and implement UGA fiscal policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and reconcile financial data.
- Ability to work calmly under deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to keep sensitive information secure and confidential.
- Experience in fiscal management, assessment and evaluations.
- Ability to create, compose and edit written records.

Physical Demands

While performing the normal duties of the job, the employee will frequently move throughout the 440,000 sq. ft Ramsey Center; to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally operate department owned vehicles to run job related errands. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/more up to 50 pounds. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide accounting and purchasing support for 42 student sports clubs. Process all student travel requests and reimbursements. Keep all budgets current and monitor accounts for problems. Assist the Competitive Sports team and club members with purchase requests, account information and expenditure policies/procedures. Assist with planning and leading club sports officer trainings for purchasing and travel.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Post expenditures and deposits daily to the online Excel work books for all departmental accounts. File corresponding documents and maintain secure, auditable files. Monitor accounts and notify the Business Manager II of potential problems. Assist with balancing all accounts to PeopleSoft financial reports.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Process all intra-university charges utilizing the PeopleSoft General Ledger module. Prepare all payment requests to vendors and refunds to customers in PeopleSoft and respond to payment inquiries from vendors. Process staff travel requests and reimbursements in PeopleSoft by serving as the departmental delegate.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Prepare and reconcile the faculty/staff payroll deduction for membership enrollment, changes and cancellations for all UGA pay types. Maintain a working relationship with the Payroll Department and contact them with any discrepancies immediately.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist at the Membership Services Desk and serve as serve as the back-up for the departmental receptionist including answering main phone line and assisting walk-ins. Assist with daily deposit reconciliation and verification of online program registration data as assigned.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Process catalog and non-catalog purchase requisitions using UGAMart. Create receipts, submit invoices for payment, and respond to Procurement inquiries in UGAMart.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Reconcile Pro Shop and Outdoor Recreation Center physical inventories of resale merchandise with cash register sales each week.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Prepare and submit monthly sales tax reports for the department.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Work as an integral member of the Recreational Sports staff in pursuing the departmental vision and mission. Other duties or special projects as assigned by the Business Manager or Associate Director for Business Services.

Percentage of time 5 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents