Fiscal & Operations Professional

Fiscal & Operations Professional

The Fiscal & Operations Professional serves as a key member of the Office of Global Engagement’s Business Office, responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and daily fiscal operations across OGE’s portfolio of programs and units. This role handles hands‑on financial management, including budget monitoring, account reconciliation, payroll projections, and compliance oversight, and partners with leadership across OGE units to ensure effective stewardship of resources.

• Budgeting, Planning & Analysis
  • Independently participates in the development and monitoring of budgets for OGE programs and operations
  • Prepares financial projections and periodic reports to support leadership decision‑making
  • Analyzes financial data and provides recommendations within established guidelines
  • Develops and maintains tracking tools and reports
  • Monitors expenditures and ensures alignment with approved budget plans
• Accounting & Transaction Management
  • Performs account management and monthly reconciliations
  • Processes or approves transactions
  • Prepares or coordinates journal entries, vouchers, and payroll corrections
  • Reviews and approves standard financial transactions
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Financial Reporting & Leadership Support
  • Provides leadership with routine financial reporting and reconciliation support
  • Creates and maintains reporting dashboards
  • Prepares financial reports and reconciliation summaries
  • Ensures reports are accurate and timely
• Compliance, Controls & Audit
  • Ensures financial activities comply with policies and procedures
  • Monitors transactions for accuracy and compliance
  • Performs routine transaction and account reviews
  • Maintains documentation to support audit readiness
• Payroll and Workforce Management
  • Administrates HR and payroll processes
  • Coordinates HR actions, hiring, and onboarding activities
  • Coordinates FWS student employment processes
  • Applies HR policy knowledge to support recruitment and workforce planning
  • Reviews and validates payroll distributions and funding sources
  • Monitors payroll activity and identifies routine discrepancies
  • Assists with payroll planning for seasonal operations
• Unit Operational Support
  • Serves as PCard holder and ensures appropriate reconciliation
  • Identifies routine discrepancies and implements corrective actions
  • Coordinates process improvements and workflow updates
  • Participates in cross‑functional initiatives and projects
  • Represents the unit in meetings and committees

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

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and payroll management within higher education or a similar environment
• Knowledge of state regulations, university policies, and funding restrictions
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and financial systems
• Experience with UGA financial and human resource systems (e.g., One Source; UGAJobs)

This position requires routine sitting, standing, and walking, frequent use of a computer, and occasional bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Effective verbal and written communication is essential.

A credit check will be required for this position. The role requires issuance of a PCard and use of a PCard is an essential function. All financial activities must comply with the university’s policies.

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.

Recruitment Contact:
Gina Kurtz
Email: ginakurtz
Phone:

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• Cover Letter