Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive financial oversight and reconciliation forUGARFfunding and other Office of Research financial activities at the University of Georgia. The role monitors and analyzes allUGARFfunding and performs high-level, periodic reconciliations to ensure alignment acrossUGAfinancial systems,UGARFrecords, and internal tracking tools. It supports startup commitment tracking and provides oversight of reconciliation processes forUGARF-related accounts, including faculty funding and internal seed grant programs. This position proactively identifies discrepancies, trends, and potential risks, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and maintain financial integrity. In addition, this position develops and maintains financial reporting tools and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making, providing analysis and summary reporting for leadership related toUGARFbudgets and research support initiatives. The role also drives process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and standardization across financial workflows. As part of operational support, this position maintains expertise inUGAfinancial systems and independently processes a range of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with university policies while supporting the evolving needs of the Office of Research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies - Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures in the recording, classifying, and examination of fiscal transactionsAbility to analyze financial data, recognize errors, and implement corrections.