- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Management System, Works, Data Warehouse, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to manage a complex, precise, federally-funded grant budget.
- Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels to various stakeholders.
- Ability to utilize computer technology for all applications in a manner that meets performance expectations.
- Ability to remember, organize, and consistently focus on large amounts of details and come to appropriate conclusions.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and contribute to the team as well as lead individual tasks and goals.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet applicable deadlines, and adapt to change.
- Ability to interpret data and report to senior administration on important fiscal matters.
- Ability to work well with multiple points of contacts across campus: Payroll/HR, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Sponsored Projects Administration, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, and others.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Light lifting of boxes.
- Serve as primary financial support and contact for the Principal Investigator (PI) and grant team.
- Process, manage, and approve all financial transactions including payments, reimbursements, purchase orders, journals, direct charges, etc.
- Serve as the P-Card Holder for the grant and responsible for all P-Card duties.
- Track expenditures, compare to budget, explain variances for the grant (all aspects of reporting) and keep PI updated on routine basis.
- Assist PI with grant budget development, awards, pending awards, closeouts, and any amendments.
- Provide customer service for financial related questions.
- Partner with central units such as College Post-Award team, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Sponsored Projects Administration, and Department of Nutritional Sciences as needed to reporting, resolving complex issues, questions and support.
- Manage all payroll including payroll adjustments, reconciliation, and communication.
- Ensure compliance with reporting and financial standards, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate with other financial staff to ensure co-PIs effort is correctly funded for grant.
- Serve as time approver back up as needed for bi-weekly employees.
- Assist PI and participate in the annual management evaluation conducted by sponsor.
- Work with College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and UGA Extension District business managers to process payroll for county employees.
- Coordinate with Senior Business Manager on payroll actions needed to provide effort to faculty on projects and ensure salary savings is generated correctly.
- Provide daily assistance to the Senior Business Manager in resolving problems, implementing new policies, preparing journal entries and other duties, as needed, including back up of some business manager duties
- Serve as the back-up to the department's financial team as needed
- Manage the Study Away trips for the department working with Program Directors on budget development, funding setups, expenditures, accounts, program fees, and program close out, etc.
- Track and report various and complex specialized funding such as eRate tuition funding.
- Serve as financial support and contact for the Extension Specialists (faculty) in the department.
- Process, manage, and approve all financial transactions including payments, reimbursements, purchase orders, journals, direct charges, etc.
- Manage all fund sources for Extension Specialist and provide all aspects of financial support.
- Develop and run reports on routine basis as well as provide customer service to extension personnel.
- Stay informed of changes in UGA/USG policies and procedures and provide guidance to PIs, state staff, and county employees, specifically in regards to Finance and HR/Payroll.
- Attend various meetings such as staff, departmental, and college meetings as financial representative for EFNEP and NUTR Extension Faculty.
- Attend financial staff meetings, training as needed, conferences and complete college financial projects.
- Other duties as assigned by department head, EFNEP PI, department business manager, and/or college financial director.
- Attend Training & Development courses and/or webinars to improve skills and keep abreast of new and changing policies and procedures relating to accounting, budgets, sponsored programs and other University policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Business Manager and/or Department Head.
-
Business Manager I
2 weeks ago
University of Georgia Athens, United StatesPosting Details · Posting Details · Posting Number S11965P · Working Title Business Manager I · Department FACS-Nutritional Sciences · About the University of Georgia · Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensiv ...
-
Business Manager for Operations
1 day ago
University of Georgia Athens, United StatesPosting Details · Posting Details · Posting Number · S12092P · Working Title · Business Manager for Operations · Department · Libraries-General Operations · About the University of Georgia · Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, m ...
-
Automotive Service Director
5 days ago
Hyundai of Athens Athens, United StatesThe Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone indiv ...
-
New Home Sales Consultant
3 days ago
Clayton Homes Athens, United States**New Home Sales Consultant** · - **Do you want to be a part of transforming the lives of others? Are you eager to grow in your career and work for a company where you can control your own salary?**_ · **Compensation** · - As a Sales Professional with Clayton Homes, you will rece ...
-
Phoenix Innovations Athens, United StatesAbout the Company · As an established, medium-sized family business based in Burgstetten (Stuttgart/Heilbronn region), we have been providing our partners with standard and custom conveyor systems for decades. Our range of services includes project planning, design, manufacturing ...
-
Omega Innovations Athens, United StatesThe BIA Group1,400 employees at six locations worldwide - that's the BIA Group based in Solingen. A family business with a very personal approach from production workers to managing directors and a strong commitment to the development of its employees. We use the latest technolog ...
-
HR Business Partner
2 weeks ago
Golden Gate Group Shoals, IN, United States FreelanceOur job offer · The field of human resources is constantly evolving · That's why we have restructured at Volkswagen Group Services GmbH. · For our headquarters in Wolfsburg (initially limited until December 31, 2023), we are looking for an HR Business Partner (m/f/d) to start as ...
-
NovaWorks Solutions Athens, United StatesThe company gmbh is currently offering this job in Berlin. If you are currently looking for a position in the field of accounting, you should check out the details on the company's website. There you will find detailed information about the position and the company. · Your respon ...
-
Training for Real Estate Agent
1 week ago
Phoenix Industries Shoals, United StatesTraining as a Real Estate Agent (m/f/d)With us, you will learn some pretty cool things and have great tasks: · The tasks within a training as a real estate agent (m/f/d) are diverse and offer a lot of variety through administrative as well as operational activities. Real estate m ...
-
Controller (male/female/diverse)
1 week ago
Spectrum Innovations Athens, United StatesAbout us The Länderbahn is a rapidly expanding private railway company with long-term transport contracts in Bavaria and Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. As a traditional company, we are equally passionate about what has proven successful and what is new. We rely on the ...
-
Omega Enterprises Athens, United StatesCreate fascinating things: Your tasks · Management of the CRM system (MS-Dynamics) for sales and customer service · Administration, configuration and further development of the CRM system · Support for accompanying software, such as SharePoint solutions or add-ons, as well as int ...
-
Spectrum Innovations Athens, United StatesJob Description: · We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented individual to join our team in Athens. As a Sales Support Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with clients and providing exceptional customer service. Your ...
-
Technical writer
1 week ago
Apex Solutions Clark Colony, United StatesTechnical Writer - ELA Container Offshore (m/f/d) · Location: Haren (Ems) · Working hours: Full-time · With 1,400 employees and 24 locations worldwide, we are constantly growing since our founding in 1972. We are specialists in mobile space solutions in container construction. As ...
-
Logistics specialist for warehouse logistics
1 week ago
Crimson Solutions Athens, United StatesDiscover what makes the training world at Sto so vibrant from our trainees on YouTube at "Training at Sto". If you want to start your career with us like Matthias Stoll, then take advantage of the diverse opportunities at Sto. Shape your professional future now with an apprentice ...
-
Sales Engineer Automotive
1 week ago
Stellar Enterprises Athens, United StatesYour tasks · Independent management and further development of existing customer relationships · Establishment of new customer relationships · Development and maintenance of a strong network and strategic partnerships · Acquisition of projects · Preparation and conduct of price n ...
-
Account and Project Manager
1 week ago
Radiant Innovations Athens, United StatesWE OFFER SOLUTIONS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION AND CLIMATE PROTECTION The state of Hesse aims to be climate-neutral by 2045 and to generate all necessary energy for electricity and heat from renewable resources. As part of the HA Hessen Agency Holding, the LEA LandesEnergieAgentur ...
-
DIY enthusiast
1 week ago
NovaWorks Athens, United StatesSalesperson (m/f/d) in the Sanitary Department Full-time or Part-time at our future V-Baumarkt Aalen Our family business has been around since 1865. We owe this success not least to our employees. We value appreciation and a responsible, considerate, and respectful approach, loya ...
-
Sales Manager
1 week ago
Infinity Systems Athens, United StatesAs an IT company with locations in Chemnitz and Hamburg, we develop software solutions in the areas of app applications, automotive, and AI. In addition, we have been producing and distributing smart sensors for over 10 years for the fields of commerce, medicine, and security. Ou ...
-
Training for Office Management Clerk
1 week ago
Radiant Innovations Athens, United StatesYour tasks:Organizing business trips and events · Appointment management · Phone calls with external and internal contacts · Handling correspondence in German and English · Participating in project work · Creating statistics, graphics, and presentations · Working with MS Office a ...
-
Electrical Engineering Team Leader
1 week ago
SilverLinx Athens, United StatesAbout the Company · We are a leading German manufacturer and distribution company that offers event technology solutions to business customers worldwide. The target groups include retailers, dealers, live event and rental companies, broadcasting studios, AV and system integrators ...
Business Manager I - Athens, United States - University of Georgia
Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S11965P
Working Title
Business Manager I
Department
FACS-Nutritional Sciences
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
04/18/2024
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
06/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ).
Position Information
Classification Title
Business Operations Professional
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
The Business Manager I is the primary financial support for the Expanded Food and Nutritional Educations Program (EFNEP) as well as providing support to the Department of Nutritional Sciences. This is a high-level accounting position in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) with responsibility for various accounting, reporting, and fiscal duties. This position ensures compliance with the guidelines, policies, and procedures from the federal (USDA NIFA) and state (Georgia Department of Human Services) funding agencies. The fiscal duties include but are not limited to, working directly with multiple stakeholders to develop, prepare, and monitor respective budgets as well as detailed monthly and annual financial reports. Stakeholders include the Principal Investigator of the EFNEP grant, Program Coordinators, the Nutritional Sciences department team, the College, UGA Extension and College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, County Extension, and grant sponsors.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?
Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
EFNEP Grant Support:
50
Duties/Responsibilities
Departmental and Specialized Funding Financial Support:
20
Duties/Responsibilities
Extension Specialist Financial Support:
15
Duties/Responsibilities
Other Duties:
15
