Temporary Accountant

Posting Number:

G/R34605P

Temporary Accountant

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.

Employee

This temporary position will run through June 30, 2028.

10/05/2026

08/31/2026

Yes

Athens Area

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 .
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Read, interpret and check for completeness of award documents and note special requirements. Ensure proper set up of awards and chartstrings in Financial Management System based on sponsor requirements. Identify invoicing and financial reporting requirements and notate in the Grants Portal.

50

Review and approve fiscal compliance items, including but not limited to UGAMart Requisition s, Expense Reports, Payment Requests, Combo Code Requests and Journals for charges on sponsored projects. Process Residual Balance requests.

25

Various other functions include but are not limited to responding to external agency and UGA departmental questions, inactivating closed projects, assisting and preparing information for audits, as well as other duties as assigned.

15

Serve as a liaison with departmental contacts based on agency assignments. Respond to departmental contact’s questions and research, explain, or correct budget issues as necessary.

10

Temporary Office/Clerical

Non-Exempt

1.0

Involves the accurate and timely completion of reports and invoices and processing of awards and modifications under the terms of the various contracts, grants and agreements awarded to the university. The position will interpret, establish, and maintain award files and government documents pertaining to post‑award administration of grants and contracts.

Experience in accounting and/or external sponsored funding.

Knowledge of UGA Accounting systems

Sitting for long periods of time