Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
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Advertised Salary Negotiable Posting Date 11/11/2024 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/09/2024 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Accounting Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Sr. Financial Accountant position performs high-level professional accounting work. This position is responsible for the management of a complete set of accounts and reporting on University-wide accounting systems. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of fiscal policies and procedures and functions independently. This position exercises considerable judgment in analyzing, planning, installing, revising and maintaining accounting procedures and preparation of statements and reports.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Normal for standard office environment.
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

Duties/Responsibilities
Department Tree Maintenance :

• Maintain the University department budget tree schema. This includes approving and adding departments to the tree structure.
• Support campus departments in the creation of tree schemas.
• Respond to questions concerning department chart field setup within PeopleSoft.
• Work with other financial units to resolve department tree errors and issues.

Percentage of time 15 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.
• Perform monthly GSFIC reconciliation and other periodic reconciliations of Actuals and Capitals Ledger to BOR report for Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission ( GSFIC ) activity.
• Assist with fiscal year end journals for GSFIC projects.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Reporting and Reconciliation :

• Prepare and analyze 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 preparing the Indirect Cost ( IDC ) carryforward true-up for Fund 15000. Assists with fiscal year end closeout and preparation of financial reports, note disclosures and GAAP and year end journal entries. Assist with Component Unit Annual Financial Review. Prepare annual due to/due from schedules.
• Support review and analysis of component unit financials.
• Prepare Note 20 financial schedules and intra-university elimination journals.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
General Ledger Journals :

• Analyze and review of all general ledger journals for compliance with UGA Policies and Procedures. Verify accuracy of the chartfields and account codes.
• Analyze the effect of transactions and determine what action should be taken to correct or adjust improper debits or credits.
• Respond to campus-wide questions concerning General Ledger Journals.
• Communicate with campus concerning status of journals.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Custodial Fund Lead:

• Maintain and update custodial agreement forms received from campus.
• Perform periodic reviews of new custodial activity.
• Ensure compliance with GASB 84 requirements. Support campus departments on the accounting and reporting for custodial activity.
• Prepare annual Custodial Fund Report and other year end entries.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Miscellaneous :
Perform other duties to include but not be limited to:

• Serving as backup contact for Accounting Office main phone line and other assigned duties as needed throughout the year.
• Serve as backup for purchasing card audit and download.
• Backup for reconciliation of Encumbrance budget ledger to the Encumbrance ledger and for preparing and submitting monthly sales tax report for the university.
• Use analytical data software, such as Alteryx to complete certain tasks.

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Alan Bryan Recruitment Contact Email alan.bryan@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information