S06595P

Business Services Center (BSC) Business Operations Partner

Franklin-Deans Business Office

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Business Office supports that College’s highest priorities by providing professional, responsive and innovative service. By partnering with the business staff in the various Franklin College departments, the Business Office develops and maintains the Franklin College budget, provides oversight and guidance on all business and accounting functions, and strives to find effective and creative solutions to support the College’s short- and long-term strategic plans.

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday 8-5

Up to $40,000 Based on Education and Experience

07/26/2021

Yes

08/09/2021

Athens Area

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Accounting Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

Business And Finance

1.0

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.

The Business Services Center (BSC) will process financial transactions including travel authorizations and reimbursements, expense reports, UGAMart procurement requisitions, invoice payments, procurement card reconciliations, payment requests, journal vouchers and cash deposits, in an efficient and accurate manner.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness
• Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher-level management consultation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on travel and procurement rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes.

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

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.

Transaction Processing:
o Serve as shopper and/or requisitioner for purchase requisitions in UGAMart
o Process payment requests in UGA Financials
o Prepares intra university payments
o Ensures that P-Card and other transactions are accurate and in compliance with policies and procedures
o Acts as liaison between the department, vendors and various UGA business offices throughout the process
o Prepares travel authorities, travel expense statements and reimbursement for faculty and staff
o Audit travel authorities and reimbursement requests for accuracy
o Process all chemical order requests in labs
o Responsible for ensuring that proper documentation is received, and all policies and procedures are followed
o Liaise with FAST and REST to insure smooth processing of purchase and travel transactions

90

Compliance:
• Serve as the expert in UGA policies for all travel and purchasing processes
• Ensure compliance with UGA financial processes and standards

10