Financial Operations Partner: Budgets, Payroll & Reporting

University of Georgia; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks a Business Operations Partner who will work with faculty, staff, and students to ensure financial integrity across accounting, budgeting, auditing, and payroll. The role requires accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to UGA and State policies.

Reporting to the Terry College Business Office, the position involves managing budgets, processing payroll, and handling reimbursements, with a focus on cross-department collaboration and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining departmental budgets and accounts (40%).
• Prepare Budget Transfers, Budget Journals, and GL vouchers as directed.
• Process payroll actions as directed by Team Lead.
• Prepare travel authorizations and travel expense statements.
• Prepare expense reports and payment requests.
• Initiate reimbursements with UGA Foundation.
• Process electronic purchase orders in UGAmart; review and close orders.
• Back up the Team Lead and support the Administrative Financial Director.

Skills

Accounting principles

OneUSG Connect

MS Word

MS Excel

Payroll

Fast-paced

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

UGA Financial Management System

UGAmart

Database software

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks a Business Operations Partner who will work with faculty, staff, and students to ensure financial integrity across accounting, budgeting, auditing, and payroll. The role requires accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to UGA and State policies.

Reporting to the Terry College Business Office, the position involves managing budgets, processing payroll, and handling reimbursements, with a focus on cross-department collaboration and compliance.