Business Manager- Budgets and payroll

Posting Number

S14671P

Business Manager
- Budgets and payroll

Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

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.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

In office position M-F 8-5

Commensurate with experience

02/05/2026

Yes

03/01/2026

Athens Area

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Business Services Pro II

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

This Business Manager position will be based out of the Warnell Fiscal-Admin Office, and will oversee aspects of several hiring and payroll functions for primarily faculty and postdoc employment groups. They will also be responsible for submission and approval of GL journals, AP JVs, payment requests, position funding changes, EDRs, and ad hoc requests. The Business Manager will work in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Grants Manager, and other positions to ensure accurate account management and balancing.

This position will be highly involved in annual budget planning, summer school payroll and budget journal submissions. This position is a professional position expected to perform assigned duties, responsibilities, and tasks with a high degree of independence and exceptional proficiency.

• Strong working knowledge of People Soft, Excel, Word.
• Ability to interpret UGA financial reports and queries.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work without supervision on projects.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Provide and grasp the value of quality customer service.

normal in office working environment
working at a desk and computer

No

No