Accountant I

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.

Post Award and Departmental Account Reconciliation

• Perform first-level monthly reconciliations for all department accounts including Center sponsored project
  accounts.
• Format and prepare data for reporting and reconciliation purposes.
• Review all transactions for accuracy, ensuring proper accounting codes, fund usage, and compliance
  with university, college, and sponsor regulations for all transaction types (travel, PCard, purchasing,
  etc.).
• Close open encumbrances as needed.
• Follow departmental grant closeout procedures beginning 120 days prior to award expiration.
• Prepare and process journal entries and cost transfers as necessary to correct or reclassify expenses.
• Maintain organized documentation for all reconciliations and supporting expense backup.

Department Profit & Loss Statements (Unrestricted & Restricted Accounts)

• Prepare monthly P&L statements for clinical & research faculty, including all restricted research accounts.
• Review and present P&L statements with faculty monthly (via in-person or Zoom) in collaboration
  with the Finance Manager and assigned Research Administrator.
• Ensure all applicable fund sources are included prior to data entry.
• Input and reconcile revenue, expenses, projected payroll, and encumbrances.
• Verify that monthly totals and summary tables align accurately.
• Coordinate with Research Administrators to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.

 Accounting Support

• Prepare invoices and collect backup documentation for Halifax Hospital, VA Stealth, Cranioplasties,
  and Southeastern Health Care.
• Process deposits from VA, Cranioplasties, and Southeastern Health Care.
• Assist the Research Administration Manager with restricted funding calculations and operating
  expense analyses.
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting as needed.
• Maintain the departmental account list to ensure timely updates for new and closed funds.
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate acquisition of new assets.
• Manage and process cell phone stipend forms

Backup Support

• Provide backup support to other fiscal staff as needed, including travel (UF GO), UF Market and
  expense processing, PCard reconciliation, and other accounting functions to ensure uninterrupted
  departmental operations.

$25.50-$28.98 per hour

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.

• Ability to effectively communicate information through written and verbal interaction
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as other various software applications.
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ability to explain and apply complex policy and procedures
• Must be detail oriented
• Familiarity with UF financial reporting sources

To claim veterans' preference, indicate the claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and any additional supporting documentation based on the type of claim. 

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