Business Operations Partner

Position Information

Classification Title Accounting Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. 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 Services Center (BSC) will process financial transactions including travel authorizations and reimbursements, expense reports, UGAMart procurement requisitions, invoice payments, procurement card reconciliations, payment requests, journal vouchers and cash deposits, in an efficient and accurate manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness

• Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines

• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher-level management consultation

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Solid knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on travel and procurement rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects.

• Experience coordinating multiple projects, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer

Is driving a responsibility of this position? 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

| Transaction Processing:

o Serve as shopper and/or requisitioner for purchase requisitions in UGAMart

o Process payment requests in UGA Financials

o Prepares intra university payments

o Ensures that P-Card and other transactions are accurate and in compliance with policies and procedures

o Acts as liaison between the department, vendors and various UGA business offices throughout the process

o Prepares travel authorities, travel expense statements and reimbursement for faculty and staff

o Audit travel authorities and reimbursement requests for accuracy

o Process all chemical order requests in labs

o Responsible for ensuring that proper documentation is received, and all policies and procedures are followed

o Liaise with FAST and REST to insure smooth processing of purchase and travel transactions

Percentage of time 90 Duties/Responsibilities

| Compliance:

• Serve as the expert in UGA policies for all travel and purchasing processes

• Ensure compliance with UGA financial processes and standards

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Amanda Cummings Recruitment Contact Email alc51868@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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.