Manager, Accounting- Child Protection Team

Manager, Accounting
- Child Protection Team

Job No: 538658
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification

Title:

Manager, Accounting
- Child Protection Team

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Manages the accounting related activities of the CPT division under the direction of the Finance Manager and Division Administrator. Responsible for complex level professional financial and accounting support, such as purchasing and disbursements, audit and reconciliation, budget preparation, accounts and record keeping, and financial reports. Solves a variety of straightforward problems with interpretation and application of standard procedures. Performs a variety of complex level accounting functions, including but not limited to journal entries for grant reconciliation, and mid cycle budget modifications.

Manages the financial record keeping, reporting and other accounting functions for the CPT Division. Works collaboratively with fiscal team, and other clinic personnel to compile financial data, reports, PCARD reconciliations and recommendations for purchasing policies, procedures, and control systems. Performs Level 2 Effort Certification for CPT Division. Establishes operational goals and objectives that align with overall strategic plan. Participates in the planning and administration of divisional and project activities.

Resolves escalated problems referred by staff. Provides grant and contract management support for CPT programs covering 3 sites:
Jacksonville, Daytona and Tallahassee. Enters new grants into the UFIRST system for processing and approval. Runs periodic reports and complies data for review. Monitors transactions during the month for completion and reconciliation. Interprets sponsor's guidelines for budgeting and spending for grants and contracts. Compiles and analyzes historical, anticipated revenue, and expense data for revenue and expense projections. Uses multiple platforms to obtain data and complies in spreadsheet reports.

Using historical and current data, assists in creating budgets for new grants and contracts. All other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: $70,000 to $79,600 annually depending on education and experience

Required Qualifications: Requires level 2 background screening

Preferred:

• 2 - 5 years' experience in financial and compliance functions for state and federal contracts and grants.
• Knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, Adobe Pro (intermediate level) Microsoft Office products, including Excel (intermediate level), Word (intermediate level), and Outlook.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville:
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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 23 February 2026

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Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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