Grants Accountant

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14778P

Working Title: Grants Accountant

Department: ENGR-Business Office

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Standard university hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Advertised Salary: $57,000+; based on experience

Posting Date: 02/26/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 04/01/2026

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).). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The 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 enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

The College of Engineering at UGA is one of the fastest growing programs and focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery, and innovation. The College of Engineering Business Office provides services including payroll, expenditure approval, account reconciliation, and financial assistance support.

Classification

Title:

Grants Accounting Pro II

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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

• Familiarity with UGA / USG financial management & payroll systems
• Experience with grant financials

This full‑time Staff position will join the College of Engineering's Business Office as a Grant Accountant. The role supports the organization’s mission by linking core business functions to grant‑funded projects, reviewing grant expenses, interpreting budgets, gathering data, and partnering with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to ensure timely support and compliance.

• Knowledge/experience with payroll
• Knowledge/experience with accounting
• Familiarity with UGA / USG financial management & payroll systems
• Knowledge of project status reporting
• Experience with grant financials

• Review submitted grant expenses and proposals for accuracy, ensuring expenditures align with the organization’s mission.
• Reconcile grant expenditures against system balances to maintain fiscal integrity.
• Interpret financial data to identify discrepancies and submit journal corrections.
• Monitor sub‑award invoices and participant incentive requests to ensure timely support.

• Interpret grant portal budgets, providing technical clarity for faculty and administrators.
• Review and interpret budget structures for specialized initiatives and grant closeouts.
• Partner with stakeholders to facilitate grant budget modifications and finalization.
• Ensure all budgetary work operates under UGA /Grant compliance standards.

• Partner with HR and faculty to determine correct funding sources for grant‑funded employees.
• Review payroll reporting to verify accurate grant expenditures.
• Guide faculty and PIs on payroll‑related financial inquiries.
• Track tuition returns with the graduate payroll administrator.

• Gather data for comprehensive reporting to support informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Business Office team members on additional duties contributing to grant success.

Recruitment Contact Name: Lynn Woodall

Recruitment Contact Email: alk

Recruitment Contact Phone: (not provided)

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 are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).