Accountant III (Enrollment Management)

Enrollment Management • Gainesville, FL

7h • $75,000

About The Position

The University of Florida is looking for an Accountant III to serve as a team lead for accounting services within the Division of Enrollment Management. In this role, you will provide division-level financial oversight, manage complex accounting functions, coordinate budgets and student financial aid funds, and supervise accounting staff. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accounting, Compliance, and Reporting Manage accounting functions for the Division of Enrollment Management and its units, including complex financial issues, contracts, and grants funding. Administer and oversee division-wide accounting systems. Develop, revise, and maintain accounting procedures, policies, and internal audit practices. Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and continuously evaluate system effectiveness. Coordinate monthly review, analysis, and reconciliation of state and cash-based funds. Review expenditures, balances, and transactional detail to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare routine monthly reports and complex ad-hoc financial reports. Monitor and improve accounting processes in collaboration with the Finance team. Stay current on regulatory, compliance, and procedural changes affecting accounting functions. Recommend accounting policy updates as appropriate. Budget and Restricted Funds Management Manage departmental budgets within the division in partnership with the Finance Director. Maintain accurate financial records and provide periodic budget reports to unit leadership. Advise departments on budget status, trends, and financial needs. Assist with researching, forecasting, entering, and justifying operating budget requests. Upload and manage budget information in university systems and ensure funds are appropriately balanced. Provide data analysis and support for complex budget issues. Team Leadership Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff. Assign and prioritize workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks. Provide guidance on accounting methods and complex problem‑solving. Cross-train in Finance team functional areas and provide coverage during high-volume periods or staff absences. Cross-Functional Support Collaborate with unit staff and maintain effective working relationships across the division, college, and university. Serve as a liaison with Contracts & Grants and General Accounting. Participate in college and university meetings to ensure understanding of and compliance with policies and regulations. Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Finance team and the Division of Enrollment Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and university regulations pertaining to accounting and fiscal management
• Ability to prepare, present, coordinate, and monitor all federal, state, and university funding received by the Division
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems as well as analyze and interpret data
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Must have substantial expertise relevant to the use of computers and appropriate software
• Knowledge of fiscal accounting functions and processes
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to handle the pressures of a high-volume, multi-faceted job assignment where excellent customer service, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness are critical
• Experience supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring staff at various organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for the Division of Enrollment Management and its units, including complex financial issues, contracts, and grants funding.
• Administer and oversee division-wide accounting systems.
• Develop, revise, and maintain accounting procedures, policies, and internal audit practices.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and continuously evaluate system effectiveness.
• Coordinate monthly review, analysis, and reconciliation of state and cash-based funds.
• Review expenditures, balances, and transactional detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare routine monthly reports and complex ad-hoc financial reports.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Stay current on regulatory, compliance, and procedural changes affecting accounting functions.
• Recommend accounting policy updates as appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets within the division in partnership with the Finance Director.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide periodic budget reports to unit leadership.
• Advise departments on budget status, trends, and financial needs.
• Assist with researching, forecasting, entering, and justifying operating budget requests.
• Upload and manage budget information in university systems and ensure funds are appropriately balanced.
• Provide data analysis and support for complex budget issues.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff.
• Assign and prioritize workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Provide guidance on accounting methods and complex problem‑solving.
• Cross-train in Finance team functional areas and provide coverage during high-volume periods or staff absences.
• Collaborate with unit staff and maintain effective working relationships across the division, college, and university.
• Serve as a liaison with Contracts & Grants and General Accounting.
• Participate in college and university meetings to ensure understanding of and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Finance team and the Division of Enrollment Management.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees