The University of Georgia
Overview
Posting Number:
S14182P Working Title:
Sr. Financial Accountant Department:
FD-Accounting Posting Type:
External Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Proposed Starting Date:
10/13/2025 Full/Part time:
Full Time FTE:
1.00 Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Open until filled:
Yes Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG policies are available online. Position Summary
This position is responsible for a variety of fiscal duties including, but not limited to, analysis and reporting of financial information for both internal and external purposes; preparing and presenting detailed information; reconciling financial information between sub ledgers, general ledger, and reports; analyzing and evaluating financial data for University management. This position assists in the planning, testing, implementation and support of enhancements to the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger modules in the Financial Management System and OneUSG Connect. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge and skills with creating and managing queries for financial data. Accounting experience with knowledge and understanding of account types. Ability to work independently on complex issues. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work successfully with co-workers, management, and consultants. Experience with financial accounting systems, spreadsheet, queries, and financial data analysis. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities (20% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Control (KK) module of Peoplesoft Financial Management System. Participate in the planning, testing, and deployment of KK module changes and enhancements including annual PUM upgrades. Secondary responsibilities (60% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Accounting (CA) module of PeopleSoft HCM/OneUSG Connect. Collaborate with the UGA AIS Testing & Release Management Team and the USG Testing & Release Management Team to plan and test changes, enhancements, or upgrades. Develop test scenarios and document results; coordinate with technical teams for cross-functional testing. Develop and maintain CA training and reference resources for Campus users and lead some training sessions. Review and approve Change Position Funding requests, Express Direct Retros, and Payroll accounting adjustments to ensure timely processing and policy compliance; assist as needed. Work with Commitment Management staff to reconcile payroll transactions, generate journals, and reconcile between OneUSG Connect and the UGA Financial Management System; verify payroll data is journal generated and resolve discrepancies. Post journals in the UGA Financial Management System created from OneUSG Connect data. Other duties (5% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the General Ledger module; serve as a resource to other modules on issues affecting GL; plan, document, test, and deploy GL enhancements or changes including PUM upgrades. Compile and analyze financial data in the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger areas using query tools; prepare and evaluate financial reports and reconciliations. Additional duties (5% of time): Enter accounting adjustments in OneUSG Connect for payroll activities; coordinate year-end close preparations for Commitment Accounting functions; answer questions from campus community. Other requirements (10% of time): Work with central departments to determine entries for payroll activities; work with the central budget office on testing and validation of Budget Planning and Salary Setting data. Qualifications and Compliance
Physical Demands:
Sitting for long periods. 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 (e.g., IT security, personnel records, or access to chemicals and medications)?
Yes
Background and Credit Policies:
A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities. See UGA Credit Background Check and UGA Background Check websites for details. Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Contact Name:
Celise Elder Recruitment Contact Email:
c elder@uga.edu
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Posting Number:
S14182P Working Title:
Sr. Financial Accountant Department:
FD-Accounting Posting Type:
External Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Proposed Starting Date:
10/13/2025 Full/Part time:
Full Time FTE:
1.00 Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience Open until filled:
Yes Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG policies are available online. Position Summary
This position is responsible for a variety of fiscal duties including, but not limited to, analysis and reporting of financial information for both internal and external purposes; preparing and presenting detailed information; reconciling financial information between sub ledgers, general ledger, and reports; analyzing and evaluating financial data for University management. This position assists in the planning, testing, implementation and support of enhancements to the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger modules in the Financial Management System and OneUSG Connect. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge and skills with creating and managing queries for financial data. Accounting experience with knowledge and understanding of account types. Ability to work independently on complex issues. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work successfully with co-workers, management, and consultants. Experience with financial accounting systems, spreadsheet, queries, and financial data analysis. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities (20% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Control (KK) module of Peoplesoft Financial Management System. Participate in the planning, testing, and deployment of KK module changes and enhancements including annual PUM upgrades. Secondary responsibilities (60% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the Commitment Accounting (CA) module of PeopleSoft HCM/OneUSG Connect. Collaborate with the UGA AIS Testing & Release Management Team and the USG Testing & Release Management Team to plan and test changes, enhancements, or upgrades. Develop test scenarios and document results; coordinate with technical teams for cross-functional testing. Develop and maintain CA training and reference resources for Campus users and lead some training sessions. Review and approve Change Position Funding requests, Express Direct Retros, and Payroll accounting adjustments to ensure timely processing and policy compliance; assist as needed. Work with Commitment Management staff to reconcile payroll transactions, generate journals, and reconcile between OneUSG Connect and the UGA Financial Management System; verify payroll data is journal generated and resolve discrepancies. Post journals in the UGA Financial Management System created from OneUSG Connect data. Other duties (5% of time): Analysis, triage, and resolution of issues in the General Ledger module; serve as a resource to other modules on issues affecting GL; plan, document, test, and deploy GL enhancements or changes including PUM upgrades. Compile and analyze financial data in the Commitment Control, Commitment Accounting, and General Ledger areas using query tools; prepare and evaluate financial reports and reconciliations. Additional duties (5% of time): Enter accounting adjustments in OneUSG Connect for payroll activities; coordinate year-end close preparations for Commitment Accounting functions; answer questions from campus community. Other requirements (10% of time): Work with central departments to determine entries for payroll activities; work with the central budget office on testing and validation of Budget Planning and Salary Setting data. Qualifications and Compliance
Physical Demands:
Sitting for long periods. 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 (e.g., IT security, personnel records, or access to chemicals and medications)?
Yes
Background and Credit Policies:
A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities. See UGA Credit Background Check and UGA Background Check websites for details. Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Contact Name:
Celise Elder Recruitment Contact Email:
c elder@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr