"Financial Accountant"

Job Details

Financial Accountant

This position is responsible for the accounting and reporting of specialized subsets of financial information. The position serves as a subject matter expert on various financial reporting requirements and system integrations, which are critical in ensuring ongoing data integrity and compliance across processes. Additionally, the position independently manages fund administration within the UGA Foundation (UGAF) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a task that demands a high level of technical proficiency and understanding of complex financial structures. This position will prepare and/or review financial reports using various financial data sets and assist with recurring close-out activities and preparation of financial reports.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience – Preference to experience in higher education or Foundation
• Experience creating, editing, and using Pivot Tables, and formulas in Excel
• Experience in non-for-profit or Foundation accounting
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Experience with ERP Financial Systems
• Experience with using Data Analytic tools for financial reporting
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze complex data
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Word
• High standard of professionalism and adherence with confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

Duties/Responsibilities

(35%) Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Analyze, report, and reconcile financial data sets in the general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze various financial and statistical data.
• Analyze the effect of transactions on the general ledger and determine what action should be taken to correct or adjust improper debits or credits.
• Prepare reports for leadership for Endowed Chairs and Professorships.
• Maintain investment general ledger activity including but not limited to purchases, liquidations, and transfers involving the long-term portfolio on a fund level.
• Research and respond to endowment and fund balance inquiries and data requests.
• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve processes that support endowment accounting and reporting.

(25%) Fund Administration

• Independently manage fund administration within the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare and validate reports on gift administration for review and decision making.
• Serve as subject matter expert on fund administration integrations.
• Analyze and identify gift population for exceptions and updates that are needed.
• Maintain gift and unrestricted budget connection to the UGA financial management system.

(25%) Gift Accounting & Budgeting

• Analyze and monitor donor contribution and gift-in-kind transactions.
• Analyze the effect of gift transactions on the general ledger and determine what action should be taken to correct or adjust improper debits or credits.
• Develop and coordinate enhancements related to interface integrations, including worktag usage, and data extraction from external systems.
• Testing, validation, and issue resolution related to interface and integration updates and enhancements.
• Serve as Budget Operations Specialist in the ERP system.
• Maintain gift budgets within the ERP system, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

(15%) UGAF Reporting & Operational Support

• Prepare various financial and Ad-Hoc reports.
• Prepare PBC items for external audit and tax functions.
• Cross-training with other accounting staff to learn various reconciliation processes
• Communicate with campus on complex financial questions and reporting matters.
• Other duties assigned related to UGAF accounting operations.