Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary $40,000 - $46,000 (Commensurate with Experience) Posting Date 11/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Accounting Technician I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
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, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of banking, accounting, and cashiering activities.
• Familiarity with banking systems, credit card portals, and the Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Experience with the following systems: (Maestro, Oracle/Micros, Modern Campus). Experience using UGA financial platforms such as 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.

Physical Demands
Sitting for long periods of time.
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? 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) No 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
Audit and Prepare Daily Deposits

• 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 Touchnet

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Billing and Payment Recording

• Create and send invoices for departmental meal charges
• Record payments and apply them to appropriate accounts and AR tracking spreadsheet
• Coordinate with clients to resolve billing discrepancies
• Monitor outstanding balances monthly and follow up on unpaid charges

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Financial Communications

• Serve as point of contact for the Bursar's Office regarding deposit issues and inquiries
• Communicate financial data to internal departments, and clients
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure consistent practices
• Research disputed credit card transactions, including gathering information from staff in the relevant department and compiling supporting documentation
• Draft and submit written rebuttals to the Bursar's Office

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Record Maintenance

• Maintain organized records of daily audits and deposit documentation
• Monitor compliance with university record retention policies
• Ensure records are accessible for internal review and external audit

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports including over/short summaries and returned check logs
• Generate ad hoc reports for internal departments as assigned

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Other Duties as Assigned

• Support special projects as needed
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions during absences or peak periods
• Assist with year-end closeout

Percentage of time 5

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 Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email leta.salazar@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this job opportunity at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel?
   • UGA Jobs
   • Georgia Center Employment Page
   • Georgia Center Talent Recruitment Brochure
   • Insidehighered.com
   • Indeed
   • hCareers
   • LinkedIn
   • Facebook
   • Department of Labor
   • Goodwill
   • From a current UGA employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents