Higher Ed Financial Operations Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Business Manager to oversee daily financial and administrative operations within the College of Environment and Design Business Office. You will manage payments, reconciliations, procurement support, payroll reconciliation, and financial records with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Financial Transaction Processing & Account Support: Process payment requests, reimbursements, journal entries, and departmental financial transactions.
• Review financial documentation for completeness and compliance with University procedures.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Process UGAmart requisitions and apply appropriate accounting entries.
• Process Workday financial transactions.
• Maintain departmental financial records and shadow systems.
• Manage Study Away financials.
• Prepare monthly sales tax reporting for assigned department IDs.
• Initiate routine journal entries and intra-university financial transactions.
• Monitor daily and monthly account activity and generate standard reports.
• Serve as backup support for faculty and staff travel authorizations and travel reimbursements.

Skills

UGA systems

Policies & procedures

Multitasking

Financial analysis

Organization

Confidentiality

Communication

Tech proficiency

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Business Manager to oversee daily financial and administrative operations within the College of Environment and Design Business Office. You will manage payments, reconciliations, procurement support, payroll reconciliation, and financial records with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across university