Accountant I/II

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.

Accountant I:

• Accountant reviews P-card and travel charges based on the UF fiscal policy, confirms proper documentation, and approves them in the PeopleSoft system. Ensures purchases are made in accordance with UF Procurement Directives and Procedures, and equipment is recorded in myAssets.
• Accountant manages cash-based projects for UF Research. Tracks multi-year projects for the full commitment lifecycle, including project creation, funding transfers, extensions, expense reviews, and closures. Generates expired project listings and reconciles commitment balances monthly. Provides back-up support for the IDC shared inbox and the VPDSR shared inbox daily.
• Accountant reconciles UF Research operating projects for the Accounting Director’s review and initiates necessary corrections.
• Accountant provides financial reports for UF Research operating cost centers to directors periodically or upon request. Assists the Finance Director and the Accounting Manager with special projects as assigned.

Accountant II:

• Accountant reviews and manages P-card and travel charges based on the UF fiscal policy, confirms proper documentation, and approves them in the PeopleSoft system. Ensures purchases are made in accordance with UF Procurement Directives and Procedures, and equipment is recorded in myAssets.
• Accountant manages cash-based projects and commitents for UF Research. Tracks multi-year projects for the full commitment lifecycle, including project creation, funding transfers, extensions, expense reviews, and closures. Generates expired project listings and reconciles commitment balances monthly. Provides back-up support for the IDC shared inbox and the VPDSR shared inbox daily.
• Accountant reconciles and manages UF Research operating projects and cash-based funds, including requests for new projects, extensions, modifications, closures, and combination codes. Monitors and responds to incoming requests in the IDC email inbox daily. Assists with annual F&A Return distribution cycle.
• Accountant provides financial reports for UF Research operating cost centers to directors periodically or upon request. Assists the Finance Director and serves as back-up to the Accounting Manager with special projects as assigned.

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

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 demonstrated problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Enterprise Analytics, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat software preferred.

· Ability to prioritize work assignments, effectively manage multiple tasks and time, make responsible decisions, work independently, analyze problems and implement solutions.

· Practices excellent customer service, self-motivated, and has a superior attention to detail.

· Experience preparing or auditing expense reconciliations at UF.

· Understanding of UF’s purchasing, disbursement, and travel directives; internal controls at UF; and the F&A Cost Return & Use Policy.

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.

This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, FL.

A criminal background check is required.

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