Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

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Posting Number: S14778P

Working Title:

Grants Accountant
Department: ENGR-Business Office

College of Engineering Business Office provides services including payroll, expenditure approval, account reconciliation, working with managers of funds faculty, staff and any other financial assistance that provides a high level of service.

Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Eligible Full/Part time
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: $57,000+; based on experience
Posting Date: 02/26/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026

Athens Area

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Familiarity with UGA / USG financial management & payroll systems
• Experience with grant financials

This full-time Staff position will join the College of Engineering’s Business Office as a Grant Accountant. This position will support the organization’s mission by linking core business functions to the organization’s grant-funded projects. This position will be responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and reconciling grant expenses and expenditures. This staff member will review submitted grant proposals, interpret budgets, gather data, and partner with other members of the Business Office, College of Engineering Faculty, and internal/external staff/faculty/stakeholders involved in grant support across campus to ensure timely support on grant-related projects.

This position will help guide faculty and PI’s on grant-related financial inquiries, and will partner with other Business Office team members and UGA Grants team members to ensure work and guidance operate under UGA /Grant compliance.

• Knowledge/experience with payroll
• Knowledge/experience with accounting
• Familiarity with UGA / USG financial management & payroll systems
• Knowledge of project status reporting
• Experience with grant financials

Standard for an office environment. 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 have 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? Yes.

• Review submitted grant expenses and proposals for accuracy, ensuring all expenditures align with the organization’s mission and grant-funded project goals.
• Reconcile grant expenditures against system balances to maintain fiscal integrity and serve as a financial anchor for the department’s accounts.
• Interpret financial data to identify discrepancies and submit journal corrections to ensure the accuracy of the College’s core business…