Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S11393P
Working T Itle
Sr. Financial Analyst
Department
FD-Student Account Services
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
Student Account Services, within the Bursar and Treasury Services Division, is responsible for tuition and fee assessment, student account billing, refund processing, and providing excellent customer service to students, authorized users, and relevant third parties.
College/Unit/Department website
bursar.uga.edu
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 thru Friday, 8AM - 5PM
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
03/18/2024
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
05/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification T Itle
Accounting Professional
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
Previous PeopleSoft and Banner experience.
Previous reconciliation and reporting experience.
Position Summary
This is the second of two Senior Financial Accountants in the Student Account Services Department. This individual will report to the Student Account Services Assistant Manager and be responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly and year end reconciliations and reporting, documentation of procedures, financial analysis, compliance, business process improvement, and audit support. In addition, this position is also responsible for customer service in peak times and special projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and Board of Regents policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business analytics tools and ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to work with many query tools to accomplish the reconciliation requirements of this position.
Physical Demands
Standard for office environment.
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)
No
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 website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Reconciliations, including but not limited to:
• Bank accounts
• Clearing accounts
• Student Receivables
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Reporting, including but not limited to:
• Ad hoc requests that involve writing SQL or PeopleSoft queries
• Cyclical reporting needed by University System of Georgia, State of Georgia, Federal agencies, etc.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Development and documentation of workflows
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Audit Support, including but not limited to:
• Provide documentation requested by state, federal, and internal auditors
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Student Account Support, including but not limited to:
• Tuition Validation
• Answer Team Dynamix tickets
• Customer Service
• Student Outreach
• Orientation
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Training, including but not limited to:
• Data access training
• Staff training
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Business Process Improvement, including but not limited to:
• Submit technical solution requests
• UC4 job scheduling
• Testing periodic system upgrades
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Special Projects as needed.
Percentage of time
5
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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