Accountant I/II

Job Description

Accountant reconciles UF Research operating projects for the Assistant Director of Accounting’s review and initiates necessary corrections.

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 monthly.

Provides back-up support for the IDC and VPDSR shared inboxes daily. Reviews financial 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. Provides financial reports for UF Research operating cost centers to directors periodically or upon request.

Affords financial assistance to the Finance Director and the Assistant Director of Accounting with special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Critical thinking skills, demonstrated problem solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interacts with administration, staff, students, and public in a professional manner.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Workday, Enterprise Analytics, Concur, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, effectively manage multiple tasks and time, make responsible decisions, work independently, analyze problems, and implement solutions.
• P Practices excellent customer service, is self-motivated, and has a superior attention to detail.
• Experience managing multi-year award programs.
• 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.

Preferred

Experience managing multi-year award programs.

Experience preparing or auditing expense reconciliations at UF.

Special Instructions To Applicants

To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is not a remote position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL. A criminal background check is required. 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.