Senior Financial Accountant

Position Information

Classification Title Accounting 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 Senior Financial Accountant position is part of a customer-focused team responsible for oversight and processing of the University of Georgia (UGA) payroll (approximately 25,500 W-2s generated). Responsibilities include preparation, updating and maintaining payroll related records, data files for payroll processing, as well as resolution of payroll issues and customer service. This position is responsible for general ledger liability account reconciliations, employee overpayment calculations and collection of funds, and assisting with taxable fringe reporting and reconciliation.

This position will be flexible and have the ability to be productive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and meet stringent production deadlines. This position will coordinate between The University System of Georgia (USG), the Shared Services Center (SSC), and UGA distributed departments regarding payroll-related issues including: garnishments, overpayment processing and payroll calculation/confirmation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to plan, organize and schedule duties to meet rigid deadlines and changing priorities

• Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and collaborative work style and ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate commitment to being a team player

• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficient to advanced experience with Microsoft applications

• Excellent research and problem-solving skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Customer Service Skills

• Knowledge of practices and procedures related to payroll administration

• Advanced knowledge of Payroll, Federal, State and Local tax regulations

• Experience with PeopleSoft based HCM software, or other HRMS software programs

• Experience processing payroll in a Higher Education setting

• Experience with high level account reconciliations

• Experience with retirement systems such as TRS, ERS, and GDCP

Physical Demands

Physically perform normal office duties

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? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No 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

• Maintains process for adjustments to employees checks including overpayments and deduction corrections. Works closely with SSC, Payroll Analyst, and distributed departments to process these overpayments.

• Works with Payroll Assistant collect for terminated employees. Performs tax calculations on payments and calculates net pay owed for overpayments based on FICA, retirement, and federal/state tax regulations.

• Works with additional UGA Offices (such as Benefits Accounting, Commitment Accounting, Accounts Receivable) when necessary

• Monitors negative check errors during payroll processing and coordinated with Payroll Analyst on resolution

• Enters Start Date Changes for Payroll and analyzes when payroll adjustments are needed

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing garnishment processes and for the garnishment account reconciliation.

• Responsible for reconciling payroll general ledger benefits accounts, including (Employees Retirement System (ERS), Georgia Defined Contribution (GDCP), and Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists with taxable fringe reporting and processing. Aids departments in determination of taxable fringe reporting requirements and collects necessary data from the distributed campus.

• Analyzes Direct Bill Relocation and adds appropriate taxable fringe to employee checks quarterly

• Ensures Taxable Fringe is added for applicable TAP Program participants. Performs reconciliation of TAP Taxable Fringe to confirm the correct amount is loaded to employee checks

• Processes Taxable Fringe for terminated employees to ensure the correct taxable earnings are reported

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists distributed business offices and employees with payroll related questions, including tax inquiries, garnishments, overpayments, and retro pays. Utilizes the payroll ticketing system to respond to user requests.

• Assists with Payroll System Testing when needed

• Reviews gross up calculations done by Payroll Analysts for Award Recipients

• Collaborates with other Payroll Accountants, Payroll Analysts, and distributed business partners to continually improve processes and gain efficiencies

• Other Duties as assigned

Percentage of time 15

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 Debbie Kuppersmith Recruitment Contact Email debkup@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-6935

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Documents #1

• List of References with Contact Information

• Unofficial Letters of Recommendation

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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.