Business Manager

Business Manager The Business Manager will be based out of the Warnell Fiscal‑Admin Office, overseeing hiring, payroll, financial operations, and supervising an entry‑level accountant. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Finance & Operations and collaborates with the Grants Manager. Responsibilities include: Hiring & Payroll Management: Process all position, posting, and hiring proposals for monthly staff and graduate student pay groups via UGAjobs. Process payroll entries, position funding changes, and ad hoc salary changes via OneUSG Connect. Run reports to ensure payroll accuracy. UGA Financials Management System: Enter General Ledger journals, Accounts Payable journal vouchers, and payment requests as needed. Process Charge to Account entries for graduate students. Act as the phone and billing representative for Warnell. Act as backup for UGAmart and payment requests. Approve PCard transactions as second‑level approver. Supervising an Accountant: Supervise an entry‑level accountant, providing direction, training, and performance evaluation. Approve bi‑weekly timecards and absence requests. Other duties: Assist with special projects or temporary coverage as directed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent with 2 years of professional experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Excel, Word. Ability to interpret UGA financial reports and queries. Ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks. Ability to work without supervision on projects. Ability to work well with others. Provide and grasp the value of quality customer service. Physical Demands Standard office setting; long periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Driving may be required for job‑related duties. Credit and P‑Card policy Credit check required for positions with financial responsibilities. Background Investigation Policy Offers contingent upon background investigation, including criminal background check, employment verification, and credit check. Pre‑employment drug test may be required for high‑risk responsibilities. 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 ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia