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The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Reporting to the Business Manager in the Business & Finance Team at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, the Accountant plays a vital role in managing financial operations and maintaining accurate records for the center. This position is responsible for preparing, distributing, and communicating all customer invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing while maintaining professional relationships with clients. The Accountant also handles a high volume of Payment Requests related to purchases at the Georgia Center.

In addition to managing invoices, this role creates and monitors various reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, including tip reports, breakfast reports, expense distributions, and attendee reports. The Accountant is tasked with reviewing, analyzing, and troubleshooting bookings, folios, and invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

This position requires close collaboration with the Hotel Front Desk Staff, the Business & Finance Team, and Georgia Center customers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and complete tasks effectively.

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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 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.

Manage Complete Billing Process - This position is responsible for reviewing audits, posting charges, splitting folios, creating documentation packets, sending past due correspondence, and recording receivables.

Accounts Payable Duties - This position is responsible for reviewing and submitting all payment requests and refunds for every department within the Georgia Center.

Financial Reporting - They will create and monitor reports on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis including tip reports, breakfast reports, expense distributions, attendee reports, and more.

Maintain Prompt and Professional Communication - This individual will communicate via email, Teams, telephone, and in-person with Event Coordinators, Customers, and Managers about their financial responsibilities

Reviewing, Analyzing, and Troubleshooting Bookings, Folios, and Invoices for Billing. Submitting GL Journals and check receipting as needed.

Other duties as assigned.