Finance Operations & Compliance Training Specialist

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Financial Operations Training Specialist to design and implement training for CAES/County Extension, ensuring accurate accounting and clear financial controls across statewide operations.

The role supports audits, policy compliance, PCI activities, and fiscal consultations, reporting to the CAES Business Office and Extension leadership. Travel statewide is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus 5 years professional experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks highly preferred.
• CPA experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of County Extension accounts statewide to ensure policy compliance and prepare audit reports.
• Train District and County faculty and staff in accounting policy and procedures (QuickBooks used statewide).
• Coordinate PCI compliance efforts with CAES IT and Bursar/Treasury Services; develop guides and templates.
• Maintain records and oversee annual tax returns for County Extension Offices.
• Drive to various locations statewide to fulfill duties and support CAES operations.

Skills

Auditing

Financial reporting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Financial Operations Training Specialist to design and implement training for CAES/County Extension, ensuring accurate accounting and clear financial controls across statewide operations.

The role supports audits, policy compliance, PCI activities, and fiscal consultations, reporting to the CAES Business Office and Extension leadership. Travel statewide is expected.