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Senior Accountant

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The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

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Posting Number S03186P Working Title Senior Accountant Department Research OIBR Administration 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 College/Unit/Department website 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 8AM – 5PM

Advertised Salary $24,500 - $39,795 Posting Date 05/17/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 06/30/2019 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 1.00 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

OneUSG Connect, UGAJobs and Financial Management System experience preferred.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Business Manager III, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for coordinating various accounting functions at the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. The individual in this position will be responsible for performing grant-related post-award functions, including: serving as payroll coordinator for all positions managed by OIBR, initiating payment and purchase requests, and monitoring sub-award & consulting agreements. The Senior Accountant will serve as departmental p-card cardholder and petty cash coordinator for externally and internally funded projects. The position will improve institute functioning and provide overall post-award research administration support.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of accounting practices and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally, possess strong organizational skills, and handle several tasks simultaneously. Possess a broad range of experience and knowledge of UGA systems to include Web DFS, IMS system, Kronos and Simpler. Proficiency in typing, computer skills, filing and record keeping. Competency in MS Word and Excel and Adobe.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of UGA policies and procedures. Experience with UGA financial systems, payroll system, and associated reporting tools. Proficiency in applying University policies and procedures in sponsored programs administration, restricted accounting, and budgets.

Physical Demands

Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

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

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as payroll coordinator for positions managed by OIBR. This includes: generating personnels, setting up profiles in Kronos for non-exempt staff and supervisors, ensuring time sheets are correct and signed off in a timely manner by sending weekly reminders. Training new employees on the Kronos system as needed and providing guidance to supervisors and employees. This position will generate and reconcile payroll reports for all payrolls ensuring accuracy of employee names and pay amounts. Monitor temporary employees for potential ACA violations. Run system reports to make sure that inactive employees are terminated via personnel reports.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as petty cash coordinator for research participant incentive funds. Will be responsible for ensuring regular fund replenishment, initiating fund replenishment, and assisting custodians with fund reconciliations.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Process expenditures. Submit/review/approve purchase orders, check requests, travel reimbursements, e-Tickets, etc. Monitor encumbrance balances on a monthly basis and ensure that the balance reflects current purchase obligations for the project and that purchase orders are closed out on a timely basis. Post expenditures in OIBR’s Grant Manager database and assist with monthly account reconciliations.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as a departmental p-card cardholder initiating all p-card purchases for the department.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Sub-awards & Consulting Agreements – Initiate, monitor and log all research account consulting agreements and sub-award invoice payment authorizations. Review sub-award invoices against the sub-award approved budget to ensure that expenses are consistent with work performed to date.

Percentage of time 15 Posting Specific Questions

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    Organization

    The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

    Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

    Company info
    Telephone
    706-542-3000
    Location
    215 S. Jackson St.
    Athens
    Georgia
    30602
    US

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