Accountant - Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Accountant I - Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) •
Department:  - MD-CTSI FISCAL AND ADMIN •
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Veteran's Preference Eligible

• Fiscal and Accounting Management – Service Center Billing Operations
  • Extracting and analyzing service data from WebCAMP, Vestigo, and internal tracking systems.
  • Independently preparing, validating, and auditing financial reports for system import.
  • Generating accurate invoices and distributing them to internal and external customers through multiple financial systems.
  • Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies and customer inquiries with service center contacts.
  • Maintaining detailed records of chart field and payment information in internal billing and tracking system.
  • Proactively managing accounts receivable by monitoring and following up on outstanding balances over 45 days.
  • Coordinating with accounting staff to process journal entries for billing transactions.
  • Communicating payment notifications to internal customers and service center cores.
  • Exercising independent judgment in resolving complex billing issues, taking ownership of the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions, and serving as the primary point of contact for service center billing invoices, revisions, and/or requests.
• Financial Reconciliation and Analysis
  • Perform advanced reconciliation and financial analysis activities including recording and verifying payment information across multiple integrated systems.
  • Conduct thorough reconciliation of service core receivables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Independently review, validate, and audit charges applied against the service core auxiliary accounts.
  • Investigate accounting errors and discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain subsidiary account ledgers for service center operations.
  • Ensure compliance with university financial procedures; apply problem‑solving skills to resolve complex accounting issues and recommend improvements to financial control systems.
• Policy Development, Process Improvement, and Special Projects
  • Support the Assistant Director of Finance and Associate Director of Finance on financial initiatives and operational improvements.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on invoices, outstanding revenue, and financial trends for management decision-making.
  • Provide input on policies, procedures, and best practices for service center billing.
  • Conduct revenue recovery analyses and billing audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency in billing and accounting operations.
  • Assist the Clinical Research Analyst II with WebCAMP related duties.
  • Serve as a resource for service center billing matters.
  • Participate in special projects and assignments as requested by leadership.

• Required Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in financial and accounting systems, including experience with university financial systems (WEBCamp, Vestigo preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting issues.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial record‑keeping.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in higher education or research institution financial operations.
  • Knowledge of sponsored programs, clinical research billing, or service center accounting.
  • Familiarity with grants and contracts financial management.
  • Experience with budget development and financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated track record of process improvement initiatives.

Salary: $25.86 - $27.30 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time limited position. This position is eligible for veterans' preference. To claim veterans' preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Form or equivalent certification with your application for consideration. See UF’s Veterans' Preference Page for more details. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
• Applications close: 23 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time