Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14800P

Working Title

Senior Financial Accountant

Department

FD-Accounting

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. 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

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

03/03/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

04/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant screening will begin immediately.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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.

Position Information

Classification Title

University Accountant III

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

This professional position is responsible for accounting, tax, and financial reporting tasks for the UGA Athletic Association, the UGA Research Foundation, and UGA Real Estate Foundation. This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting and will work closely with other accounting personnel in the Accounting department.

Duties include, but are not limited to,:

• Perform professional accounting duties for the UGA Athletic Association, UGA Research Foundation, and UGA Real Estate Foundation. This responsibility includes preparation and review of reports.
• Coordinate and manage the financial statement audits and tax filings for these affiliated organizations
• Work closely with the business offices and leadership of the Office of Research, Real Estate Foundation, and Athletic Association.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, procedures.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully with co-workers, senior management, external auditors, and consultants.
• Experience with financial accounting systems, tax requirements, auditing, and tax preparation.

Physical Demands

Sitting at desk for long periods of time.

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., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

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 demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Athletic Association - Provide high-level accounting work for the UGA Athletic Association, Inc. entity, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Review and monitor monthly reconciliation activities. Plan, organize and manage annual financial reporting and tax return activities. Complete year-end procedures and related journal entries. Review balance sheet account journal entries and balances. Coordinate and record fixed assets, prepare journal entries for capitalized assets and record depreciation at year end. Prepare financial statements including management discussion & analysis and notes disclosures ( GASB statements). Coordinate and manage annual audit with external auditors and according to a schedule as required by the University and the University System of Georgia. Prepare annual financial reporting schedules to UGA Accounting department per USG provided templates. Coordinate preparation of IRS form 990 with external tax preparer. Review annual ticket AUP performed by external auditors. Prepare or review various other reports, surveys and tax returns:

• Property Tax Returns
• Annual Surveys
• Other reports as required

Plan, organize & manage other reporting and financial management functions:

- Prepare financial reports and supplemental materials for board meetings.

- Maintain and evaluate fiscal policy/procedure and internal control standards for compliance with accounting and auditing standards. Recommend internal control improvements to management.

- Evaluate changes in accounting standards and tax regulations and communicate their impact to management. Maintain entity compliance with new standards and requirements.

Percentage of time

45

Duties/Responsibilities

Real Estate Foundation - Provide support for all accounting functions pertaining to the fiscal operation of UGA Real Estate Foundation, Inc. Performs review of monthly bank reconciliations. Performs monitoring of internal control procedures. Assist with annual preparation of audit and reporting as required by management and independent auditors. Support may include weekly issuance and recording of automatic payments/disbursement requests, recording deposits and related journal entries, and performing monthly reconciliation of the cash and sweep accounts and reviews trustee reconciliations.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Research Foundation - Provide support for all accounting functions pertaining to the fiscal operation of UGA Research Foundation, Inc. Performs review of monthly bank reconciliations. Performs monitoring of internal control procedures. Assist with annual preparation of audit and reporting as required by management and independent auditors. Support may include weekly issuance and recording of payments/disbursement requests, recording deposits and related journal entries, and performing monthly reconciliation of the bank and investment accounts.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Financial/Business Analysis - Perform financial/business analysis and reconciliations of financial transactions and balances of UGA financial data, including reconciliations between subsystems and the general ledger. Assist in the preparation and analysis of various financial and statistical data and reports required by University management, the Board of Regents office, state audit, or other external agencies. This responsibility includes timely compilation and detailed documentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and reconciliations using accounting and budget data information.

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Shauna Karasek

Recruitment Contact Email

shauna.thomas@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents