Accountant II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

28d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Operations Reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance. Review payroll journal entries to confirm alignment with regulations and internal policies. Process journal entries to move funds to the correct chartfields. Run, analyze, and review payroll account queries; follow up on findings to ensure timely corrections and data integrity. Communications & Customer Service Serve as a primary point of contact for departments, providing guidance and support on payroll cost allocation questions. Collaborate regularly with partners across core administrative offices. Maintain strong, service‑oriented relationships with campus stakeholders by delivering clear, accurate guidance via email or Teams. Continuous Improvement Proactively evaluate current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions to leadership. Support the implementation of approved process enhancements. Special Projects Perform additional duties and project work as assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of appropriate experience.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business‑reporting abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and high‑quality customer service.
Proficiency with Excel which may include pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Review payroll journal entries to confirm alignment with regulations and internal policies.
Process journal entries to move funds to the correct chartfields.
Run, analyze, and review payroll account queries; follow up on findings to ensure timely corrections and data integrity.
Serve as a primary point of contact for departments, providing guidance and support on payroll cost allocation questions.
Collaborate regularly with partners across core administrative offices.
Maintain strong, service‑oriented relationships with campus stakeholders by delivering clear, accurate guidance via email or Teams.
Proactively evaluate current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions to leadership.
Support the implementation of approved process enhancements.
Perform additional duties and project work as assigned by department leadership.