Senior Accountant

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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/30/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area.

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

Knowledge of UGA policies and procedures. Experience with UGA financial systems, payroll system, and associated reporting tools. Proficiency in applying University policies and procedures in sponsored programs administration, restricted accounting, and budgets.

Under the direction of the Post Award Operations Manager and the Assistant Director, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for coordinating various accounting functions at the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. The individual in this position will be responsible for performing grant-related post-award functions, including: serving as payroll coordinator for all positions managed by OI , initiating payment and purchase requests, and monitoring sub-award & consulting agreements.

The Senior Accountant will serve as departmental p-card cardholder and petty cash coordinator for externally and internally funded projects. The position will improve institute functioning and provide overall post-award research administration support.

• Knowledge of accounting practices and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, possess strong organizational skills, and handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Possess a broad range of experience and knowledge of UGA systems to include One Source Financial management Systems, UGAMart, OneUSG Connect, UGAJobs, Works through Bank of America (P-card), Wells Fargo (Pulling bank statements).
• Proficiency in typing, computer skills, filing and record keeping. Competency in MS Word and Excel and Adobe.

Work at a computer for long periods of time.

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