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Senior Financial Accountant
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University of Georgia is Hiring a Senior Financial Accountant Near Athens, GA

Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number S11769P
Working Title Senior Financial Accountant
Department FD-Payroll
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). 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
College/Unit/Department website
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 through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Advertised Salary Starts at $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Posting Date 03/06/2024
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2024
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 Title 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
Position Summary
The Senior Financial Accountant position is part of a customer-focused team responsible for oversight and processing of the University of Georgia (UGA) payroll (approximately 25,500 W-2s generated). Responsibilities include preparation, updating and maintaining payroll related records, data files for payroll processing, as well as resolution of payroll issues and customer service. This position is responsible for general ledger liability account reconciliations, employee overpayment calculations and collection of funds, and assisting with taxable fringe reporting and reconciliation.
This position will be flexible and have the ability to be productive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and meet stringent production deadlines. This position will coordinate between The University System of Georgia (USG), the Shared Services Center (SSC), and UGA distributed departments regarding payroll-related issues including: garnishments, overpayment processing and payroll calculation/confirmation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
  • Ability to plan, organize and schedule duties to meet rigid deadlines and changing priorities
  • Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and collaborative work style and ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to being a team player
  • Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient to advanced experience with Microsoft applications
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Knowledge of practices and procedures related to payroll administration
  • Advanced knowledge of Payroll, Federal, State and Local tax regulations
  • Experience with PeopleSoft based HCM software, or other HRMS software programs
  • Experience processing payroll in a Higher Education setting
  • Experience with high level account reconciliations
  • Experience with retirement systems such as TRS, ERS, and GDCP
Physical Demands
Physically perform normal office duties
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? No
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) Yes
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 UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
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 .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Maintains process for adjustments to employees checks including overpayments and deduction corrections. Works closely with SSC, Payroll Analyst, and distributed departments to process these overpayments.
  • Works with Payroll Assistant collect for terminated employees. Performs tax calculations on payments and calculates net pay owed for overpayments based on FICA, retirement, and federal/state tax regulations.
  • Works with additional UGA Offices (such as Benefits Accounting, Commitment Accounting, Accounts Receivable) when necessary
  • Monitors negative check errors during payroll processing and coordinated with Payroll Analyst on resolution
  • Enters Start Date Changes for Payroll and analyzes when payroll adjustments are needed
Percentage of time 35
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Responsible for reviewing garnishment processes and for the garnishment account reconciliation.
  • Responsible for reconciling payroll general ledger benefits accounts, including (Employees Retirement System (ERS), Georgia Defined Contribution (GDCP), and Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
Percentage of time 30
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Assists with taxable fringe reporting and processing. Aids departments in determination of taxable fringe reporting requirements and collects necessary data from the distributed campus.
  • Analyzes Direct Bill Relocation and adds appropriate taxable fringe to employee checks quarterly
  • Ensures Taxable Fringe is added for applicable TAP Program participants. Performs reconciliation of TAP Taxable Fringe to confirm the correct amount is loaded to employee checks
  • Processes Taxable Fringe for terminated employees to ensure the correct taxable earnings are reported
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Assists distributed business offices and employees with payroll related questions, including tax inquiries, garnishments, overpayments, and retro pays. Utilizes the payroll ticketing system to respond to user requests.
  • Assists with Payroll System Testing when needed
  • Reviews gross up calculations done by Payroll Analysts for Award Recipients
  • Collaborates with other Payroll Accountants, Payroll Analysts, and distributed business partners to continually improve processes and gain efficiencies
  • Other Duties as assigned
Percentage of time 15

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$70k-88k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/27/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/16/2024

WEBSITE

uga.edu

HEADQUARTERS

ATHENS, GA

SIZE

15,000 - 50,000

FOUNDED

2012

CEO

JERE MOREHEAD

REVENUE

$1B - $3B

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About University of Georgia

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nations first state chartered university and the birthplace of American public higher education. The College of Engineering is proud to be a part of UGAs distinguished heritage as well as a dynamic part of the Universitys future. Bulldog Engineers can choose from 15 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in agricultural, biochemical, biological, civil, computer systems, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering. In addition, the college offers several unique dual degree programs including an engineering/MBA dual degree. The Colle ... ge of Engineering is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution thats consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. More
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