Accountant I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$46,000 - $51,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Reviewing, verifying and entering day to day financial transactions into the myUFL system for processing.
Processing myUFL purchase orders and ODP Invoices.
Verifying that the correct approvals are in place for this process.
Assisting 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.
Monitoring 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.
Providing Guidance on UF Construction Policies and Procedures.
Reviewing 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.
Assisting Planning, Design, and Construction Project Managers with Direct Purchase contracts, requisitions, Purchase Orders, and invoice payments.