Grants Accounting Specialist II

Position Title and Details

Posting Number: S14708P

Working Title:

Grants Accounting Specialist II
Department: FD-SPA Post Award Accounting

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Retirement Plan TRS

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 02/13/2026
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026

Location:

Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Accounting Technician III
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
FTE: 1.00

• Associate’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

• None specified

This position involves the accurate and timely completion of invoicing and awarding pursuant to our external sponsors’ contracts, grants, and agreements. The position must interpret award documents, establish, and maintain documents/files pertaining to post‑award administration. The role works and communicates with personnel within the University, as well as federal, state, local, and other non‑profit sponsors. The workload includes more complicated sponsors, and the incumbent demonstrates independent management of work queue, honors deadlines and performance metrics, resolves common issues, and consistently demonstrates SPA Customer Service Standards.

The position manages a more complex desk of mid‑level sponsors with guidance from a mentor. Awarders process a medium load of the least complex letters of credit; invoicers process sub‑award payment requests. Assistance may be sought for more complicated sponsors, invoice/award issues, etc. This position does not serve as a resource, guide, mentor, or train others.

• Prior experience interpreting legal documents
• Ability to create and utilize existing complicated spreadsheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Ability to utilize data tables/queries to assist with meeting deadlines

• Sitting for long periods of time

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