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Senior Accountant
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Who: A public research university in Georgia is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support post-award operations at a behavioral research institute.
What: Coordinate grant-related accounting functions, serve as payroll and petty cash coordinator, process expenditures, and monitor sub-awards and consulting agreements.
When: This is a full-time, ongoing position with an anticipated start date of March 2, 2026.
Where: Based in Athens, Georgia, primarily onsite Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
Why: To ensure accurate financial management and support research operations through timely accounting, reporting, and post-award administration.
Office Environment: Professional, team-oriented office with collaborative support for research and administrative staff.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The Senior Accountant manages post-award accounting operations for a behavioral research institute, including payroll coordination, p-card and petty cash administration, processing expenditures, and monitoring sub-awards and consulting agreements, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as payroll coordinator for all positions managed by the institute, including reviewing timesheets, training staff, and ensuring compliance with payroll policies.
Serve as petty cash coordinator for participant incentive funds, including replenishment and reconciliations.
Process expenditures including purchase orders, payment requests, travel reimbursements, GL journals, and monthly reconciliations.
Serve as departmental p-card cardholder, initiating and tracking all department purchases.
Initiate, monitor, and log sub-award and consulting agreements, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and work performed.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of accounting practices and strong confidentiality skills.
Experience with university financial systems, payroll, and reporting tools preferred.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe; strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and provide post-award research support.

To Apply Now - email your resume to job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io

Senior Accountant in Athens, Georgia at a public research university, onsite, managing post-award accounting, payroll, petty cash, and sub-award administration.