Accountant III- Time Limited

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of the University of Florida's general ledger (GL) to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial records. Duties include analyzing account activity and balances, identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and reconciling financial data across multiple systems and funding sources. The role requires collaboration with departments across the university to resolve accounting issues, ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards, and maintain accurate financial reporting. Additionally, the position prepares and records correcting and clean-up journal entries to address errors, clear outstanding balances, and support the overall accuracy of the University's financial statements. In support of the University’s transition to the Workday enterprise system, this position conducts extensive chartfield and financial data cleanup activities. Responsibilities include reviewing legacy chartfields, departments, projects, and account structures that are no longer active or necessary, validating historical data, and ensuring financial information is properly aligned for migration into the new system. The incumbent analyzes aging balances and unused financial structures, recommends corrective actions, and works with stakeholders to streamline account configurations and improve data quality. Through these efforts, the position helps establish a clean and accurate financial foundation that supports successful system implementation, enhances future reporting capabilities, and strengthens overall financial stewardship across the institution. Analyze current processes and systems, research and recommend solutions to leadership, and support implementation. Review cross-functional financial practices and procedures to ensure consistency and create critical process documentation. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area
Four years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software
Ability to apply problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business‑reporting abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
Proficient in Excel
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Performing comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of the University of Florida's general ledger (GL) to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial records.
Analyzing account activity and balances, identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and reconciling financial data across multiple systems and funding sources.
Collaborating with departments across the university to resolve accounting issues, ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards, and maintain accurate financial reporting.
Preparing and recording correcting and clean-up journal entries to address errors, clear outstanding balances, and support the overall accuracy of the University's financial statements.
Conducting extensive chartfield and financial data cleanup activities in support of the University’s transition to the Workday enterprise system.
Reviewing legacy chartfields, departments, projects, and account structures that are no longer active or necessary, validating historical data, and ensuring financial information is properly aligned for migration into the new system.
Analyzing aging balances and unused financial structures, recommending corrective actions, and working with stakeholders to streamline account configurations and improve data quality.
Analyzing current processes and systems, researching and recommending solutions to leadership, and supporting implementation.
Reviewing cross-functional financial practices and procedures to ensure consistency and create critical process documentation.
Participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned.