Description

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 Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/30/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Accounting Technician II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1 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.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Post Award Operations Manager and the Assistant Director, 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.
• 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 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.

Physical Demands
Work at a computer for long periods of time.
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 (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
Serve as payroll coordinator for positions managed by OIBR and assist with position postings as needed. This includes: reviewing profiles in OneUSG Connect for non-exempt staff and supervisors, ensuring time sheets are correct and signed off in a timely manner by sending reminders. Training new employees on the OneUSG Connect system as needed and providing guidance to supervisors and employees. This position will review 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
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
Process expenditures. Submit/review/approve purchase orders, payment requests, travel reimbursements, GL Journals, 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 database and assist with monthly account reconciliations.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as a departmental p-card cardholder initiating all p-card purchases for the department.
Percentage of time 15 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

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 Jenny Claire Carey Recruitment Contact Email jccarey@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 7065426027

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Applicant Documents

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1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

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