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Job No: 536976

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:  - FA-CA-ADMINISTRATION



Job Description

Classification

Title:

Accountant I

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.



Job Description :

• Responsible for reviewing, verifying and entering day to day financial transactions into the myUFL system for processing. This includes myUFL purchase orders, processing ODP Invoices, and verifying that the correct approvals are in place for this process. Assists as backup to the other staff members that is part of the Construction Accounting team in processing all transactions that are related to purchase order review and financial approvals.
  
  Reconciling projects for close out procedures, preparing financial reports, compiling data, and investigating and analyzing billing for construction projects.
• Monitors fiscal status and transactions for assigned minor and quick response construction projects which involves posting contracts and purchase order amendments, assuring that the contract and PO commitments and expenditures do not exceed total construction project budget, reconciling the accounting of each project from the Project Tracker system to the myUFL system and preparing requestions for purchase orders for the project commitments.
• Provides Guidance on UF Construction Policies and Procedures - Reviews all architect/engineer, construction manager, and design/build reimbursement policies and purchasing contracts for consistency with established contract documents, UF fee curve guidelines, allowable UF statutory policies and procedures for major and minor projects.
• Assists Planning, Design, and Construction Project Managers with Direct Purchase contracts, requisitions, Purchase Orders, and invoice payments.

Expected Salary:

$21.55 - 24.43 per hour

Preferred:

This position must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others; to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to effectively communicate in writing and orally; to complete work according to scheduled deadlines; to work with limited supervision; to utilize problem solving techniques and to work independently.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Applications Close: 12 September 2025

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Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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