Business Operations Partner

Business Operations Partner

Position Title:

Business Operations Partner
Department:
Terry-Business Office

Location:

Athens, GA
Salary: $45,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

Employment Type:

Full Time Employee, Non‑Exempt

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This incumbent, supervised by a Terry Business Office Business Team Lead, manages accounting, budgeting, auditing, payroll, and other financial functions to ensure the financial integrity of the Terry College of Business. The role handles accounting and payroll transactions accurately and on time, following UGA and State of Georgia policies and procedures. The position requires independent and efficient work across multiple departmental lines and is currently a P‑card holder.

• Assist the Business Manager in maintaining departmental budgets and accounts
• Prepare budget transfers, budget journals, general ledger journal vouchers, AP/AR vouchers, billing, and deposits in UGA Financial Management System
• Process payroll actions per Team Lead directives
• Prepare travel authorization requests, travel expense statements, expense reports, and payment requests for bills and reimbursements
• Initiate UGA Foundation reimbursements following approved practices
• Process electronic purchase orders in UGAmart, review and close purchase orders received and paid
• Provide backup to the Team Lead and perform miscellaneous duties assigned by the Administrative Financial Director
• Serve as a Terry College P‑card holder

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards
• Understanding of UGA policies and procedures
• Proficiency in UGA systems, particularly OneUSG Connect
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, accounting and database software
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

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

Standard office environment. Must possess a P‑Card. Credit check required. Background investigation including criminal and credit checks required.

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, veteran status, or other protected status.