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The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span 11 of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Fiscal Assistant III at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), you will be responsible for performing a variety of fiscal duties for the UFHCC’s various divisions as well as supporting oversight of the ASHANDS funds. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is necessary for success in this role.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Managing accounts payable and receivable activities, including processing payments, issuing invoices, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Following established Center, College, University SOPs and policies for keeping accounting data up-to-date and communicating with systems, vendors, and other personnel to verify data integrity.
• Compiling data; running and providing fiscal reports in PeopleSoft, BA, Excel, and any other financial software to assist UFHCC leadership in making informed financial decisions.
• Liaising between UFHCC end users, UFHCC IT staff, and Priority Software programming staff regarding the design and usage of BA accounting software.

This is an experienced level position, ideal for candidates with an interest in furthering their career in finance at the University of Florida and experience working with large complex budgets and state reporting. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$21.50 – $24.50, hourly.

This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of general accounts transaction experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

This position is open to current University of Florida employees only.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of applicable fiscal experience, with 1 or more year supporting fiscal operations at the University of Florida. 
• Expertise and understanding of basic fiscal concepts and accounting principles.
• Experience using the PeopleSoft grants and financials modules.
• Awareness and knowledge of UF and State accounting principles and practices, standard office procedures, and experience using BA strongly preferred.

Qualities:

• Exceptional customer service with a professional, approachable demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with a broad range of people.
• Strong desire to learn, seek out, and apply new knowledge, methods, and information.
• Innate sense of professional ethics and conduct, understanding and effectively using and applying Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently, maintain appropriate discretion, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Forward-thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Inherent/developing desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency using related computer applications, personal computer, calculator, and CRT.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Developed problem solving and critical thinking skillset.
• Ability to successfully work independently, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to review, advise, and recommend solutions for basic and complex fiscal matters.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Professional References

This position is open to current University of Florida employees only.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. More information and resources regarding the hiring process, including veteran’s preference, can be found here.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.