"Senior Financial Accountant"

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Senior Financial Accountant

Responsible for accounting and reporting on net assets with and without donor restrictions. Position will be subject matter expert in financial reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable FASB standards and guidelines. Position will serve as subject matter expert in financial ERP system integrations. Prepares or reviews financial reports using various financial data. Assists with fiscal year end closeout and preparation of financial reports and note disclosures.

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 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience – Preference to experience in higher education or Foundation
• Experience working within Cloud-Based ERP Finance & Accounting Modules – preference to experience in Workday
• Experience creating, editing, and using Pivot Tables, and formulas in Excel
• Experience with general ledger accounting – preference to Fund Accounting
• Experience utilizing data analytics tools, such as QLIK
• 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

Additional Division Expectations

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

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

(30%) Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Analyze and monitor gifts in progress and the operating fund.
• Analyze actuals ledger for variances and ensure accuracy in worktag usage.
• Analyze the effect of transactions on the general ledger and determine what action should be taken to correct or adjust improper debits or credits.
• Collaborate with Expenditure Control for reconciliation of Encumbrance and Pre-Encumbrance ledgers. Ensure reporting is accurate for commitments.
• Partner with Budget and Operations team for capital asset accounting and reporting.
• Reconciliation of Asset Module to the General Ledger.

(30%) UGAF Banking Activity

• Serve as the Cash Specialist in UGAF Workday.
• Analyze and monitor banking activity.
• Solve complex banking issues.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all banking integrations.
• Partner on credit card and fee reconciliation in the general ledger.
• Analyze and identify reconciling issues.
• Lead decisioning on positive pay alerts and stale dated checks.

(20%) Accounting Integrations & Operations

• Serve as functional subject matter expert on various accounting integrations.
• Testing, validation, and issue resolution related to ERP updates and enhancements.
• Communicate future changes to GL processes to UGAF financial teams.
• Work with other functional leads and technical members as needed to troubleshoot, and correct issues within Workday.
• Develop and Coordinate enhancements of integrations, worktag usage, and data extraction from external systems.

(20%) UGAF Reporting & Operational Support

• Prepare various financial and Ad-Hoc reports.
• Prepare PBC items for external audit and tax functions.
• Serve as backup to the Sr. Financial Accountant.
• 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.

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 University of Georgia Foundation

The University of Georgia Foundation enriches the quality of education at the university by supporting scholarships, endowed chairs and professorships and other programs that rely on private funds. With more than $1 billion in assets, a large portion of which is endowed, the foundation provides an average of more than $65 million annually to UGA to advance its mission of teaching, research, and public service. The foundation was established in 1937. As a steward of donor funds, the Foundation has a strong record of fiscal and financial management. Its investment portfolio has consistently outperformed key benchmarks. Growth in the foundation’s assets has allowed for greater financial support of the university’s mission.

Mission of the University of Georgia Foundation

The mission and purpose of the University of Georgia Foundation is to provide support for the teaching, research, public service, and outreach programs of the University of Georgia by means of volunteer leadership and assistance in development and fundraising activities; fiduciary care for the assets of the foundation for the long-term benefit and enhancement of the university; and broad advice, consultation, and support to the president of the university. The foundation shall operate as a cooperative organization in accordance with policies of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.

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).