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Senior Accountant

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 10, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14100P
Working Title	Senior Accountant
Department	VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 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 our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD) at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis.
College/Unit/Department website	ctegd.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	M-F
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience
Posting Date	09/08/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	10/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Accounting Technician I
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Associate's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position will be responsible for accounting functions for the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases ( CTEGD). This position plans, organizes, reviews, analyzes, and provides fiscal duties as assigned to assist the Business Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Excellent organizational skills as necessary to manage multi-faceted tasks. Reliably carries out instructions and responsibilities thoroughly, completely, and in a timely manner Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional and personal credibility in interactions with academic leadership, faculty and staff Works effectively and collaboratively with staff, co-workers, supervisor, students, faculty, and other stakeholders Communicate clearly and professionally Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office (including Word, Excel), possesses the organizational and computer skills to use key university systems (e.g. UGAMart, PeopleSoft, OneSource) and the standard office software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
Physical Demands	Sitting 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?	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)	No
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

Process General Ledger and Accounts Payable Vouchers and departmental deposits.

Prepare documentation for and initiate staff and faculty travel authorities, payment requests, and purchase requisitions upon request taking appropriate actions in UGA systems to ensure requests are timely and accurately processed. Track and follow up on actions as necessary.

Assist labs with orders and approve requisitions in UGAMart.

Review project reports, assist Faculty with budget forecasting, policy interpretation, and/or compliance monitoring each month.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Management of the 3 Core facilities under The Office of Research which includes intra-university invoicing, deposits, UGAMart orders, monthly financial reporting to core managers and maintain co-funding spreadsheets to include journal entries for income transactions, invoicing and co-funding.

Responsible for annual inventory and all related inventory duties throughout the year to include off campus compliance's, equipment surplus requests and equipment transfers.

Provide administrative support for CTEGD staff and Business Manager and special projects assigned by supervisor and director.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist Faculty with grant budgets/justifications and initial setup in the SPA portal. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll approvals as the department's time and attendance manager.
Percentage of time	15

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist in planning and organizing CTEGD's Annual Symposium to include assisting keynote speakers travel and accommodations.
Percentage of time	10