Accountant III

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

About the Role

This position coordinates and performs month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities for the University and Direct Support Organizations (DSOs) operating in PeopleSoft. The role involves working closely with Applications Development and Integration (ADI), Contracts & Grants (C&G), and other CFO Division partners.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries from multiple source systems and ensure timely journal posting.
• Research general ledger transactions, analyze account balances and variances, and collaborate with departments to resolve errors and discrepancies impacting financial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with departments across campus, CFO Division colleagues, and key partners such as UF Research and UFIT.
• Serve as a trusted resource by providing guidance on financial processes, translating operational and accounting issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify practical solutions.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Review cross-functional accounting practices for consistency, develop and maintain process documentation, and provide data-driven insights and reporting support through Enterprise Analytics.
• Partner closely with the Applications Development and Integration (ADI) team and campus stakeholders to implement solutions that strengthen financial operations.
• Manage annual unclaimed property reporting by collaborating with University departments to gather, review, and validate information related to outstanding payments.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements by using approved software to accurately prepare and submit unclaimed property reports to the Bureau of Unclaimed Property in a timely manner.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business-reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.