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Senior Accountant - Inside Higher Ed Posting Number: S14228P Working Title: Senior Accountant Department: VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis About The University Of Georgia
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. 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. About The College/Unit/Department
The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD)
at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis. Website: ctegd.uga.edu Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Full/Part Time: Full Time Additional Schedule Information: M-F Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Posting Date: 10/07/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2025 Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Equity and Compliance
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@uga.edu). 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://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Classification Title: Accountant I FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00 Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent Position Summary
This position will be responsible for accounting functions for the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD). This position plans, organizes, reviews, analyzes, and provides fiscal duties as assigned to assist the Business Manager. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Excellent organizational skills to manage multi-faceted tasks; reliably carries out instructions and responsibilities thoroughly, completely, and in a timely manner. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional credibility in interactions with academic leadership, faculty and staff. Works effectively and collaboratively with staff, co-workers, supervisor, students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Clear and professional communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to use key university systems (UGAMart, PeopleSoft, OneSource) and standard office software packages. Physical Demands
Sitting for long periods of time. Other Requirements
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes Does this position require a P-Card?: No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No Does This Position Have Security Access?: Yes Credit And P-Card Policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties / Responsibilities
Process General Ledger and Accounts Payable Vouchers and departmental deposits. Prepare documentation for and initiate staff and faculty travel authorities, payment requests, and purchase requisitions upon request taking appropriate actions in UGA systems to ensure requests are timely and accurately processed. Track and follow up on actions as necessary. Assist labs with orders and approve requisitions in UGAMart. Review and assist business manager with project status reports, assist Faculty with budget forecasting, policy interpretation, and/or compliance monitoring each month. Sub-contract administration, administrative action requests, research buyouts, no-cost extensions, and ensuring that grant projects are closed out properly. Compile budget information, maintain spreadsheets, track Indirect Cost return and maintain budgets for individual faculty. Additional Duties
Management of the 3 Core facilities under The Office of Research which includes intra-university invoicing, deposits, UGAMart orders, monthly financial reporting to core managers and maintenance of co-funding spreadsheets to include journal entries for income transactions, invoicing and co-funding when needed. Responsible for annual inventory and all related inventory duties throughout the year including off-campus compliance, equipment surplus requests and equipment transfers. Provide administrative support for CTEGD staff and Business Manager and special projects assigned by supervisor and director. Time Allocation
Percentage Of Time: 50 Other Duties
Percentage Of Time: 20 Assist Faculty with grant budgets/justifications and initial setup in the SPA portal. Process award modifications, pre-award and pending award requests. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll approvals as the department’s time and attendance manager. Assisting faculty in preparing and processing highly complex grant proposals, assist with proposal development, and non-typical reporting requirements utilizing the grants portal. Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students in propose/application development, preparation and submission (both new proposals and proposal for additional funding to existing agreements). Assist with creating budgets, budget justifications, directions regarding proposal content and formats to assure compliance with agency guidelines and requests for information, applicable Federal, State and Institutional regulations. Liaise with Sponsored Project Administration (SPA). Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Annie Curry Recruitment Contact Email: acurry@uga.edu
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Senior Accountant - Inside Higher Ed Posting Number: S14228P Working Title: Senior Accountant Department: VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis About The University Of Georgia
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. 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. About The College/Unit/Department
The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD)
at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis. Website: ctegd.uga.edu Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Full/Part Time: Full Time Additional Schedule Information: M-F Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Posting Date: 10/07/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2025 Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Equity and Compliance
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@uga.edu). 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://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Classification Title: Accountant I FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00 Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent Position Summary
This position will be responsible for accounting functions for the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD). This position plans, organizes, reviews, analyzes, and provides fiscal duties as assigned to assist the Business Manager. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Excellent organizational skills to manage multi-faceted tasks; reliably carries out instructions and responsibilities thoroughly, completely, and in a timely manner. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional credibility in interactions with academic leadership, faculty and staff. Works effectively and collaboratively with staff, co-workers, supervisor, students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Clear and professional communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to use key university systems (UGAMart, PeopleSoft, OneSource) and standard office software packages. Physical Demands
Sitting for long periods of time. Other Requirements
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes Does this position require a P-Card?: No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No Does This Position Have Security Access?: Yes Credit And P-Card Policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties / Responsibilities
Process General Ledger and Accounts Payable Vouchers and departmental deposits. Prepare documentation for and initiate staff and faculty travel authorities, payment requests, and purchase requisitions upon request taking appropriate actions in UGA systems to ensure requests are timely and accurately processed. Track and follow up on actions as necessary. Assist labs with orders and approve requisitions in UGAMart. Review and assist business manager with project status reports, assist Faculty with budget forecasting, policy interpretation, and/or compliance monitoring each month. Sub-contract administration, administrative action requests, research buyouts, no-cost extensions, and ensuring that grant projects are closed out properly. Compile budget information, maintain spreadsheets, track Indirect Cost return and maintain budgets for individual faculty. Additional Duties
Management of the 3 Core facilities under The Office of Research which includes intra-university invoicing, deposits, UGAMart orders, monthly financial reporting to core managers and maintenance of co-funding spreadsheets to include journal entries for income transactions, invoicing and co-funding when needed. Responsible for annual inventory and all related inventory duties throughout the year including off-campus compliance, equipment surplus requests and equipment transfers. Provide administrative support for CTEGD staff and Business Manager and special projects assigned by supervisor and director. Time Allocation
Percentage Of Time: 50 Other Duties
Percentage Of Time: 20 Assist Faculty with grant budgets/justifications and initial setup in the SPA portal. Process award modifications, pre-award and pending award requests. Responsible for bi-weekly payroll approvals as the department’s time and attendance manager. Assisting faculty in preparing and processing highly complex grant proposals, assist with proposal development, and non-typical reporting requirements utilizing the grants portal. Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students in propose/application development, preparation and submission (both new proposals and proposal for additional funding to existing agreements). Assist with creating budgets, budget justifications, directions regarding proposal content and formats to assure compliance with agency guidelines and requests for information, applicable Federal, State and Institutional regulations. Liaise with Sponsored Project Administration (SPA). Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Annie Curry Recruitment Contact Email: acurry@uga.edu
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