Accountant II

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

7d

About The Position

Provide various intermediate-level professional financial support services. Assist with planning, preparation, and maintenance of annual state appropriation and all funds budget; including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual ad-hoc reporting. Serves as subject matter expert in a finance and accounting function. Solves straightforward problems and demonstrates creativity in problem solving. Coordinates the implementation, and interpretation of financial policies and procedures within University of Florida. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance on special assignments.
Responsible for financial activities necessary to operate in compliance with accounting policies and rules, including (including, but not limited to) fund accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, deposits, E2R, ONL JE, initiating E2E corrections request, budget transfers, and will serve as the faculty practice plan accountant.
Collects and compiles financial data to assist management with financial reporting, including state and federal government reporting, UF core offices, UF Health administration office, and external regulatory bodies. This includes use of reporting tools to update various reports to include charts and graphs that are prepared monthly, quarterly, semiannually and annually.
Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, internal auditing of accounting transactions recorded to the GL; to assess accuracy and integrity; ensure compliance with standards, rules regulations and systems of internal controls; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, create reports and presentations.
Works closely with appropriate Shared Services Center fiscal staff to resolve error and irregularities
Work with Office of Internal Audit and external auditors (as needed). Formulate and recommend policies, procedures, and improvements to the internal control systems. Participate in planning and strategy for maintaining sound financial management in the College of Pharmacy.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of relevant experience working in higher education systems (such as the University of Florida (UF)
• Basic accounting, financial statements, Hyperion Budget, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Knowledge of State, UF and College rules and procedures.
• Intermediate Excel (filter, sorting, pivot tables), other Microsoft Office programs
• Able to work in a team-based customer centric environment, communicate effectively and courteously, both written and verbally and work with the public in a tactful and professional manner; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; operate Windows-based and character-driven programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial activities necessary to operate in compliance with accounting policies and rules, including (including, but not limited to) fund accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, deposits, E2R, ONL JE, initiating E2E corrections request, budget transfers, and will serve as the faculty practice plan accountant.
• Collects and compiles financial data to assist management with financial reporting, including state and federal government reporting, UF core offices, UF Health administration office, and external regulatory bodies. This includes use of reporting tools to update various reports to include charts and graphs that are prepared monthly, quarterly, semiannually and annually.
• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, internal auditing of accounting transactions recorded to the GL; to assess accuracy and integrity; ensure compliance with standards, rules regulations and systems of internal controls; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, create reports and presentations.
• Works closely with appropriate Shared Services Center fiscal staff to resolve error and irregularities
• Work with Office of Internal Audit and external auditors (as needed). Formulate and recommend policies, procedures, and improvements to the internal control systems. Participate in planning and strategy for maintaining sound financial management in the College of Pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level