Financial Operations Training Specialist

Posting Number: S15883P

Working Title:

Financial Operations Training Specialist

Department: CAES-Business Services

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.

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External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday
- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with evening and weekend hours as needed for travel requirements.

Commensurate with Experience

10/09/2026

Yes

12/01/2026

Other Middle Georgia Area

This position can be based on either the Athens, Griffin, or Tifton Campuses as well as other UGA Extension offices statewide.

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Accountant III

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience

• Knowledge of and experience with Quickbooks highly preferred
• CPA experience highly preferred

The Financial Operations Training Specialist creates and implements training programs for UGA Extension, serving county-based faculty and staff. The incumbent maintains a positive working relationship with all county, district, and administrative personnel. Due to the complex nature of the organization and operations, which include UGA Cooperative Extension and its county delivery service, the incumbent helps maintain accountability of funds, both state and local, to continue the College's reputation of credibility with stakeholders.

The employee reports to the CAES Business Office under the leadership and supervision of the Director of Business Services. The employee will receive indirect guidance from the Director of Extension County Operations, Associate Dean for Extension, the CAES Senior Director of Finance and Administration, and UGA's Internal Auditing Division as appropriate.

The CAES Business Office is a college-wide support unit that reports to the Dean and Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. This office is responsible for developing annual legislative budget requests and the overview of business operations for the College's teaching, research, and extension functions. This office performs management, monitoring, and reporting of state, federal, and sponsored funds, including budgeting, accounting, contracts and grants, and accountability…