Accounts Receivable and Payables Specialist

Posting Number: S15553P

Working Title:

Accounts Receivable and Payables Specialist

Department:
Auxiliary Finance

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

This position offers a 40 hour work week. Typical schedules are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday.

Advertised Salary: $35,200-$46,464;
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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.

College/Unit/Department website: auxiliary.uga.edu

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Classification

Title:

Accounting Technician II

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Position Summary:

This position provides accounting support within the Accounts Receivable and Payables functions, performing responsibilities such as processing invoices, billing, account monitoring, transactions, aging, reconciliations, customer service, and maintaining compliance with university policies and financial controls. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy in transaction processing, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or Competencies to successfully perform work:

• Communication, Writing, Customer Service & Analytical skills:
  Possess effective writing & communication skills with ability to work with all Auxiliary Services personnel, units and other University departments from a customer service perspective (i.e., Accounting, Property Control, Payroll, AP, Procurement, etc.) as well as…