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About The University Of Georgia:

Posting Number:

S14072P

Working Title:

GRANTS ACCOUNTING SPEC II

Department:

FD-SPA Post Award Accounting

About The University Of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS



Employment Type :

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

8:00am – 5:00pm

Monday – Friday

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

08/28/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

09/15/2025

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

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).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https:///C2653.

Classification

Title:

Accounting Technician III

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00



Minimum Qualifications :

Associate’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Position Summary:

This position involves the accurate and timely completion of invoicing or awarding pursuant with our external sponsors’ contracts, grants, and agreements. The position will interpret award documents, establish, and maintain documents/files pertaining to post-award administration. This position will effectively work and communicate with personnel within the University, as well as federal, state, local, and other non-profit sponsors. The workload for this position includes our more complicated sponsors.

This position has consistent demonstration of independently managing work queue, honoring deadlines and performance metric expectations, resolving common issues, and consistently demonstrating SPA Customer Service Standards. This position will manage a more complex desk comprised of our mid-level sponsors with the guidance of a mentor. Awarders will process a medium load of the least complex letter of credits. Invoicers will process sub award payments requests.

This position will seek assistance with more complicated sponsors, invoice/award issues, etc. This position does not serve as a resource, guide, mentor or train others.

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