Senior Accountant
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Overview
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 the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, 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 the newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S14310P
Working Title:
Senior Accountant
Department:
VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date:
01/12/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
03/02/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Post Award Operations Manager and the Assistant Director, the Senior Accountant will coordinate various accounting functions at the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. The individual will perform 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.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally, possess strong organizational skills, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Broad experience and knowledge of UGA systems including OneSource Financial management Systems, UGAMart, OneUSG Connect, UGAJobs, Works through Bank of America (P-card), Wells Fargo (Pulling bank statements).
Proficiency in typing, computer skills, filing and record keeping. Competency in MS Word and Excel and Adobe.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll coordination:
Serve as payroll coordinator for positions managed by OIBR and assist with position postings as needed. Review profiles in OneUSG Connect for non-exempt staff and supervisors, ensure timesheets are correct, and sign off in a timely manner by sending reminders. Train new employees on the OneUSG Connect system as needed and provide guidance to supervisors and employees. Review payroll reports for all payrolls to ensure accuracy of employee names and pay amounts. Monitor temporary employees for potential ACA violations. Run system reports to ensure inactive employees are terminated via personnel reports.
Petty cash coordination:
Serve as departmental petty cash coordinator for research participant incentive funds, ensuring regular fund replenishment and assisting custodians with fund reconciliations.
Expenditure processing:
Process expenditures, submit/review/approve purchase orders, payment requests, travel reimbursements, GL Journals, etc. Monitor encumbrance balances monthly and ensure they reflect current purchase obligations; close purchase orders timely. Post expenditures in OIBR’s database and assist with monthly account reconciliations.
P-card administration:
Serve as departmental p-card cardholder initiating all p-card purchases for the department.
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 approved budget to ensure expenses align with work performed to date.
Additional Information
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?
Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
Yes
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?
Yes
Policy and Compliance
Credit And P-Card Policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, 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, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks as they relate to the job-based requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.
Recruitment Contact:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed: Jenny Claire Carey, jccarey@uga.edu, 706-542-6027
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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 the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, 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 the newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S14310P
Working Title:
Senior Accountant
Department:
VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date:
01/12/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
03/02/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Post Award Operations Manager and the Assistant Director, the Senior Accountant will coordinate various accounting functions at the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. The individual will perform 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.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally, possess strong organizational skills, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Broad experience and knowledge of UGA systems including OneSource Financial management Systems, UGAMart, OneUSG Connect, UGAJobs, Works through Bank of America (P-card), Wells Fargo (Pulling bank statements).
Proficiency in typing, computer skills, filing and record keeping. Competency in MS Word and Excel and Adobe.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll coordination:
Serve as payroll coordinator for positions managed by OIBR and assist with position postings as needed. Review profiles in OneUSG Connect for non-exempt staff and supervisors, ensure timesheets are correct, and sign off in a timely manner by sending reminders. Train new employees on the OneUSG Connect system as needed and provide guidance to supervisors and employees. Review payroll reports for all payrolls to ensure accuracy of employee names and pay amounts. Monitor temporary employees for potential ACA violations. Run system reports to ensure inactive employees are terminated via personnel reports.
Petty cash coordination:
Serve as departmental petty cash coordinator for research participant incentive funds, ensuring regular fund replenishment and assisting custodians with fund reconciliations.
Expenditure processing:
Process expenditures, submit/review/approve purchase orders, payment requests, travel reimbursements, GL Journals, etc. Monitor encumbrance balances monthly and ensure they reflect current purchase obligations; close purchase orders timely. Post expenditures in OIBR’s database and assist with monthly account reconciliations.
P-card administration:
Serve as departmental p-card cardholder initiating all p-card purchases for the department.
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 approved budget to ensure expenses align with work performed to date.
Additional Information
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?
Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
Yes
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?
Yes
Policy and Compliance
Credit And P-Card Policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, 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, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks as they relate to the job-based requirements, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.
Recruitment Contact:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed: Jenny Claire Carey, jccarey@uga.edu, 706-542-6027
#J-18808-Ljbffr