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Accountant III, Financial Reporting

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:64601000 - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN

Classification Title:	Accountant III, Financial Reporting
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The University of Florida's CFO Division is seeking a strategic Accountant III to optimize financial communication and efficiency across our complex institution. Specific duties include: Reporting: Assist in preparation of Annual Financial Reports for University Colleges and Units Develop comprehensive annual work plans Create robust audit trails and financial documentation Generate critical financial reports and analyses Support IPEDs and bond rating financial surveys Execute quarterly and specialized financial reporting Support internal and external reporting requirements Customer Service & Outreach: Bridge communication between CFO Division and university departments Coordinate complex financial reporting deadlines Foster collaborative relationships across institutional units Streamline interdepartmental financial communication Ensure consistent compliance and reporting standards Continuous Improvement: Analyze and optimize cross functional financial reporting processes Recommend strategic improvements Develop critical process documentation Support Workday implementation financial alignment Drive continuous improvement initiatives Special Projects: Performs a variety of special projects as needed The University of Florida: UF, the flagship AAU institution of the State of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked among the top 10 U.S. public universities by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report with over 60,000 students and 6,600 faculty. Based in Gainesville, FL, UF is comprised of 16 Colleges with programs and facilities that span more than 180 locations around the State and the globe.
Expected Salary:	$75,000 - $85,000
Required Qualifications:	Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred:	Experience using PeopleSoft and/or Workday Financial systems. Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance discipline. Certified Public Accountant or equivalent Certification or eligible and willing to complete within two years.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Advertised: 08 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position	Department	Location	Closes
Accountant III, Financial Reporting	64601000 - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN	Jacksonville Campus	25 Jul 2025
The University of Florida's CFO Division is seeking a strategic Accountant III to optimize financial communication and efficiency across our complex institution. This role will be responsible for the coordination of critical financial data collection and reporting, as well as synchronizing reporting deadlines across University departments. They will serve as the University department liaison for internal and external reporting requirements in addition to assisting with the preparation of the annual financial reports. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial transparency and efficiency at a leading public research university. If you are a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with financial reporting experience, we encourage you to apply.