Financial Accountant

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14518P

Working Title:

Financial Accountant

Department: DAR-UGAF Financial Accounting

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm;
Willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary

Advertised Salary: $60,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date: 12/18/2025

Open until filled:
Yes

Closing Date:

Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

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).

Classification

Title:

University Accountant II

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 2 years of professional experience

• Professional accounting experience - Preference to experience in higher education or Foundation
• Experience creating, editing, and using Pivot Tables, and formulas in Excel
• Experience in non-for-profit or Foundation accounting
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Experience with ERP Financial Systems
• Experience with using Data Analytic tools for financial reporting
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

This position is responsible for the accounting and reporting of specialized subsets of financial information. The position serves as a subject matter expert on various financial reporting requirements and system integrations, which are critical in ensuring ongoing data integrity and compliance across processes. Additionally, the position independently manages fund administration within the UGA Foundation (UGAF) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a task that demands a high level of technical proficiency and understanding of complex financial structures.

This position will prepare and/or review financial reports using various financial data sets and assist with recurring close-out activities and preparation of financial reports.

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze complex data
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Word
• High standard of professionalism and adherence with confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
• Work using electronic mail,…