Fiscal Specialist

Fiscal Specialist

• Posting Number: S14776P
• Posting Date: 03/02/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled
• Proposed Starting Date: 04/01/2026
• Department: SRVPAA‑SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time, Employee (FTE 1.0)
• Location:
  
  Athens, Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA) was chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785 and is a flagship university with more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements. UGA has approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff, enrollment exceeding 41,000 students, and resides in 19 schools and colleges.

The Fiscal Specialist supports the office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs in budgeting, finance, and reporting across UGA, UGAF, and USG business processes.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and two years of professional experience.

• Familiarity with higher education institution operations.
• Extensive knowledge of UGA, UGAF, and USG policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability in People Soft Financials, One USG Connect, Anaplan, and FAME (including approving and reporting).
• Working experience with UGA funds (state, grants, foundation, and income fund types).
• Strong leadership skills and proactive approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Track financial transactions and perform monthly reconciliations for VPAA.
• Set up new chart fields in the financial management system.
• Advise VPAA staff on financials, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Provide guidance on financial policies and procedures.
• Provide monthly reports and other reports needed for VPAA administrators.
• Collaborate with Director of Budget and Finance on funding for senior level searches.
• Provide backup for VP for Instruction operational funds.

• Work closely with Director of Budget and Finance on projects and initiatives.
• Send communications to units of VPAA when financial policies or procedures change.
• Train new business managers of VPAA units in financials, budgeting, and operational management.
• Cross‑train the Administrative Specialist on various financial functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manage payroll submission and approvals in a timely manner with the Administrative Specialist.
• Set up combo codes and manage position funding for all employees in VPAA.
• Work with Director of HR for Academic Affairs on personnel expenses and changes in OneUSG.
• Review payroll reports to ensure accuracy and correct suspense transactions as needed.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

• Name:
  Will Richardson
• Email: willr
• Phone: N/A

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

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