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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This position serves as an accountant in the Warnell Fiscal-Administrative Office with a wide range of responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to, financial management, such as GL journals and journal vouchers, purchasing within UGAMart, and reconciling petty cash accounts. This position will also act as a back up for the rest of the Fiscal-Admin office on an as needed basis.

Typical office environment

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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.

a. Submit Journal Vouchers, GL journals, Express Direct Retros and budget journals to clear the account overdrafts and as advised by leadership for effective account management of grant and non-grant accounts.

b. P-Card coordinator for Study Away Program in the Warnell School including overseeing active Pcards, routine reporting, internal self-auditing, Works approval, ensure fiscal compliance and assisting with questions and issues regarding charges.

c. Review and approve travel authorities and reimbursement requests for Staff and Students. Ensuring that backup documentation is accurate, and expense is allowed and funding is available. Also monitor the completion and final payments of reimbursements.

d. Reconcile deposits at the end of the month with accounts to ensure smooth functioning of the deposits process.

e. Reconcile petty cash accounts with the custodians and maintain monthly documentation on shared Teams spaces.

a. Serve as UGAMart requisitioner for preparing purchase requisitions primarily for study away and field studies accounts requested by faculty and staff.

b. Ensure that purchases are allowable under UGA policies, and/or in accordance with study abroad and field studies approved budgets. Check that funding is available and rectify issues as they arise.

c. Prepare payment requests petty cash accounts and serve as a backup for all invoices, non-employee and inter-departmental payments.

d. Maintain an auditable electronic filing system for all documentation.

a. Special projects as assigned by the CBO and Assistant Director.

b. Serve as a backup for other positions in the fiscal office to ensure smooth functioning of the Warnell Fiscal-Admin Office.