Accountant - Department of Neurosurgery

Overview

Classification

Title:

Accountant I

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in a relevant area.

Job Description:

Post Award and Departmental Account Reconciliation

• Perform first-level monthly reconciliations for all department accounts including Center sponsored project accounts.
• Format and prepare data for reporting and reconciliation purposes.
• Review all transactions for accuracy, ensuring proper accounting codes, fund usage, and compliance with university, college, and sponsor regulations for all transaction types (travel, PCard, purchasing, etc.).
• Close open encumbrances as needed.
• Follow departmental grant closeout procedures beginning 120 days prior to award expiration.
• Prepare and process journal entries and cost transfers as necessary to correct or reclassify expenses.
• Maintain organized documentation for all reconciliations and supporting expense backup.

• Prepare monthly P&L statements for clinical & research faculty, including all restricted research accounts.
• Review and present P&L statements with faculty monthly (via in-person or Zoom) in collaboration with the Finance Manager and assigned Research Administrator.
• Ensure all applicable fund sources are included prior to data entry.
• Input and reconcile revenue, expenses, projected payroll, and encumbrances.
• Verify that monthly totals and summary tables align accurately.
• Coordinate with Research Administrators to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.

• Prepare invoices and collect backup documentation for Halifax Hospital, VA Stealth, Cranioplasties, and Southeastern Health Care.
• Process deposits from VA, Cranioplasties, and Southeastern Health Care.
• Assist the Research Administration Manager with restricted funding calculations and operating expense analyses.
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting as needed.
• Maintain the departmental account list to ensure timely updates for new and closed funds.
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate acquisition of new assets.
• Manage and process cell phone stipend forms

• Provide backup support to other fiscal staff as needed, including travel (UF GO), UF Market and expense processing, PCard reconciliation, and other accounting functions to ensure uninterrupted departmental operations.

$25.50-$28.98 per hour

Bachelor s degree in a relevant area.

• Ability to effectively communicate information through written and verbal interaction
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as other various software applications.
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ability to explain and apply complex policy and procedures
• Must be detail oriented
• Familiarity with UF financial reporting sources

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

To claim veterans  preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

No