Accountant II, Financial Management

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Financial Management at The University of Tampa has an opening for an Accountant II. This position supports the centralized accounting activities of the University and performs moderately complex accounting work requiring independent judgment and analysis. This position is an individual contributor and operates under general direction of the AVP of Financial Management, with limited supervision for routine work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience required; experience with fixed assets, capital accounting, or higher education preferred.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze financial data, identify trends or discrepancies, and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
Ability to prepare clear, well-supported accounting documentation and conclusions.
Exercises professional judgment within established accounting policies and procedures, escalating complex or non-routine matters as appropriate.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word.
Experience using an ERP or general ledger system; Workday experience preferred.
Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, and/or AI to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
Strong attention to detail and accountability for assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to the mission of the University and a strong customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas of ownership, including fixed assets and related payables, prepaids, receivables, deferred revenue, and capital and operating leases; independently research reconciling, aged, or unusual items and determine appropriate resolution.
Perform monthly expense trending and variance analysis to identify discrepancies, assess root causes, and prepare or recommend correcting entries in coordination with appropriate stakeholders.
Research accounting issues and new accounting guidance relevant to assigned areas; draft accounting conclusion memos and supporting documentation, incorporating feedback from senior accounting leadership as needed.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
Serve as a key contributor to the monthly and year-end financial close process, including identifying opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
Maintain the fixed asset accounting records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and calculation and posting of depreciation expense in accordance with University policy and GAAP.
Track construction-in-progress projects and coordinate capitalization activities with Facilities Management, ensuring timely and accurate project closeout.
Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger and investigate and resolve variances.
Prepare annual financial statement footnote disclosures for assigned areas and provide supporting schedules and documentation.
Serve as a primary accounting contact for assigned areas during internal and external audits; respond to auditor inquiries and assist with audit issue resolution.
Monitor unclaimed property activity and prepare and file required reports with applicable states.
Prepare the annual capital expenditures report for the U.S. Census Bureau and other required regulatory filings.
Assist with Annual Conflict of Interest survey.
Prepare and manage periodic billings for State, City, and County grants, supporting the full grants lifecycle in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Assist with year-end inventory audits for Henry B. Plant Museum and Store.
Perform other accounting and financial management duties as assigned.