Accountant I​/II

Overview

Accountant I/II (Job No: 540586)
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Location:

Main Campus, Gainesville, FL
• Work Type:
Full Time
• Department:  - RE-BUSINESS OFFICE
• Categories:
Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible

• Reconciles UF Research operating projects for the Assistant Director of Accounting's review and initiates necessary corrections.
• Manages cash-based projects for UF Research; tracks multi-year projects through the full commitment lifecycle (creation, funding transfers, extensions, expense reviews, closures); generates expired project listings monthly; provides back-up for IDC and VPDSR shared inboxes.
• Reviews financial charges based on UF fiscal policy, confirms proper documentation, and approves them in the People Soft system; ensures purchases comply with UF Procurement Directives and Procedures; records equipment in my Assets.
• Provides financial reports for UF Research operating cost centers to directors periodically or upon request.
• Assists the Finance Director and the Assistant Director of Accounting with special projects as assigned.

Required:

• Accountant I: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Accountant II: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication; professional interaction with administration, staff, students, and the public.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in People Soft, Workday, Enterprise Analytics, Concur, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and time, make responsible decisions, work independently, analyze problems, and implement solutions.
• Excellent customer service, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multi-year award programs.
• Experience preparing or auditing expense reconciliations at UF.
• Understanding of UF purchasing, disbursement and travel directives; internal controls at UF; and the F&A Cost Return & Use Policy.

Commensurate with education and experience.

University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Veterans' preference is available; applicants claiming this preference should provide required documentation.