Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Position Details

Title: Accounting Technician I

Classification: Accounting Technician I, FLSA Non-Exempt, Full-Time, FTE 1.00

Advertised Salary: $40,000 - $46,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Posting Date: 11/10/2025

Closing Date: 12/07/2025

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

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• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Experience in accounting, banking, and cashiering activities.

This position is responsible for conducting daily audits of deposit drops from all cash receipting areas of the Georgia Center, ensuring accuracy with actual amounts recorded in Maestro, Micros, and Modern Campus systems. The accountant prepares daily deposits of cash, checks, and credit card transactions through Touchnet, UGA's centralized deposit platform. Serving as the primary point of contact for the Bursar's Office, this role resolves discrepancies and responds to inquiries related to deposits.

The accountant also maintains records of all audits and cash receipting activities and provides research for disputed credit card transactions to prepare written rebuttals as needed. In addition to cash handling, the accountant conducts billing for departmental meal charges at the Georgia Center's restaurant. The position is also responsible for producing a variety of monthly reports, including returned check reports, over/short reports, UGA Foundation Fund scholarship disbursements, and other non-cash-related financial metrics.

• Knowledge of banking, accounting, and cashiering activities.
• Familiarity with banking systems, credit card portals, and the Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Experience with Maestro, Oracle/Micros, Modern Campus and Touchnet.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, including record maintenance and compliance tracking.
• Able to communicate financial data to clients, internal and external departments, and UGA offices.

Sitting for long periods of time.

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. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, 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.

• Retrieve deposit envelopes, CC transaction reports, and checks from all cash receipting areas of the Georgia Center.
• Reconcile cash, check, and credit card totals for accuracy.
• Enter deposit information into tracking spreadsheets.
• Scan checks for electronic deposit.
• Prepare and submit daily deposits through…