Senior Accountant

Associate's degree or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting processes including payables, journal entries, and general ledger analysis and reconciliation.
• Prior budgetary and accounting experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Excel {including pivot tables}, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task, handle interruptions, and meet accounting deadlines
• Ability to interpret data, analyze information, and report important fiscal matters.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Dependable and work well independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with staff, faculty, and the public.

• Sitting for long periods.
• Working at a computer for long periods of time.

• Serve as primary financial support and contact for the Principal Investigator (PI) and grant team.
• Process, manage, and approve all financial transactions including payments, reimbursements, purchase orders, journals, direct charges, etc.
• Partner with central units such as College Post-Award team, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Sponsored Projects Administration, and Department of Nutritional Sciences as needed for reporting, questions and support.
• Manage all payroll including payroll adjustments, reconciliation and communication.
• Manage all travel and reimbursements for programmatic reconciliation and grant funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with reporting and financial standards, policies and procedures.
• Any other financial duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Track payroll and expenditures for correct account each month.
• Provide customer service for financial related questions.
• Assist county and staff funded staff with travel and reimbursement questions.
• Work with College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and UGA Extension District business managers to process payroll for county employees.
• Reconcile travel expenditures for programmatic accountability.
• Check program assistant calendar against travel expense statements.
• Reconcile grocery reimbursements for programmatic accountability.
• Check program assistant calendars for programmatic accountability.

• Stay informed of changes in UGA/USG policies and procedures and provide guidance to PIs, state staff, and county employees, specifically in regards to Finance and HR/Payroll.
• Attend various meetings such as staff, departmental, and college meetings.
• Attend financial staff meetings, training as needed, conferences and complete college financial projects.
• Attend Training & Development courses and/or webinars to improve skills and keep abreast of new and changing policies and procedures relating to accounting, budgets, sponsored programs and other University policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.