About the role
Classification Title:
Accountant II
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
This position falls under the direction of the Assistant Director, Finance in the IFA Financial Accountability Office. This role serves as the department financial accountability officer for multiple units providing centralized accounting support. This includes budget planning, analysis, and reporting, financial operations, financial account management, and compliance.
Financial Operations - Complete journal entries to support unit financial needs including scholarships, faculty assignment reports, faculty funding roll down, startups, student and faculty awards, tuition waivers, and payroll distributions. Complete financial year startup and close out tasks according to published deadlines. Approve transactions and travel expenses in multiple campus systems. Assist with creating and managing fee for service activities in the unit.
Financial Account Management - Department financial accountable officer for multiple IFAS units. Manage unit accounts including advising on fund use and cash flow. Meet with faculty and unit leader to advise on their accounts and strategically plan for future expenses. Maintain positive balances in accounts and clear negatives within the month. Reconcile all unit funds monthly. Correct errors in a timely fashion. Complete all non-sponsored project cost transfers within 90 days of cost occurrence. Ensure faculty salaries are distributed according to the budget provided and mission areas identified.
Budget Planning, Analysis, and Reporting - Create annual budget for the unit in collaboration with the unit leader. Project salaries and expenses. Provide routine financial reports to unit leader and IFAS Financial administration including annual compensation file, overhead assessment allocation, financial review cashflow, and commitment tracking. Complete monthly budget versus actuals variance reporting.
Compliance - Ensure compliance with UF, state, and federal finance and accounting policies and regulations. Coordinate and collaborate with human resources, financial processing, and research administration staff to ensure compliance and to optimize fund use and expense allocation.
Expected Salary:
$60,000-$65,000 annually commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred:
Must possess critical thinking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work in a team environment, self-motivated, and excellent communication skills.
MyUFL and financial processes including pcard, travel, account reconciliations and monthly budget reporting preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and name and contact information for three professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No