Accountant III- Time Limited
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
| Classification Title: | Accountant III |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience. |
| Job Description: | General Ledger Review and Reconciliation: This position is responsible for performing comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of the University of Floridas 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 Universitys financial statements. Financial Data Cleanup and Workday Transition Support: In support of the Universitys 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 Responsibilities include reviewing legacy chartfields departments projects and account structures that are no longer active or necessary validating historical data and ensuring financial information is properly aligned for migration into the new system.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. Continuous Improvement: 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. Special Projects: Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. |
| Expected Salary: | commensurate with experience |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience. |
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| 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. This is a time-limited position. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
About Company
A top five public land-grant research university, the University of Florida creates a collaborative environment and accelerates future solutions.