Senior Financial & Administrative Specialist

Business Admin Specialist III - Jupiter, FL Apply now Job no: 541284 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Palm Beach Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department: 37010100 - SR-HA-ADMINISTRATION Classification Title: Business Admin Specialist III Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Job Description: This position works in The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute shared services center (SSC) to provide oversight and coordination of the administrative and fiscal operations by gathering critical information necessary to complete tasks in a variety of administrative areas, such as fiscal, human resources, commitment accounting, or grants processes. This includes providing guidance to end users and acting as a subject matter expert for the relevant system functionality. Performs administrative and clerical support for the acquisition of goods and services. This position also facilitates advancing service delivery and efficiency by reviewing current processes for efficiency and effectiveness and exploring innovative solutions. Responsible for building relationships with the units served, supervising the daily transactions of the SSC, and supporting a culture centered on delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities and Duties: Fiscal Operations & Financial Support Analyzes financial operational problems and implements appropriate resolutions. Assists with monitoring budgetary performance of various operational and scientific laboratories, such as tracking/reconciling certain accounts and initiating follow-up discussions with specific functional areas regarding budget variances. Oversees and ensures the full procure-to-pay lifecycle is completed. Interprets, explains, and applies complex procure-to-pay policies and procedures while monitoring compliance with UF, State, and Federal regulations. Serves as a resource and effective liaison to internal and external constituents and customers. Maintains transactional databases and records. Finance Transaction Processing Responsible for analyzing, preparing, and entering both routine and complex transactional activities, including fiscal, human resources, commitment accounting, and grants processing. Examples include processing personnel reimbursements and labor account distribution work by completing PDRR forms. Reconciles and approves purchasing transactions. Review and research transactions to provide information as requested. Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex accounts transaction problems. Will work frequently with the accounting team, laboratory administrators, principal investigators, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and the Controller’s Office to provide administrative and clerical support for the successful acquisition of goods and services. Administrative Operations & Supplier Management Responsible for managing the purchasing of commodities by processing purchase orders and auditing invoices. Confers with labs and department personnel to determine their needs and budgetary requirements to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment, and makes recommendations in terms of quality, quantity, and type of product or order. Serves as a resource and customer liaison for supplier add requests and information gathering. Assists in the management of onsite contracted suppliers to ensure compliance and effectiveness, including meeting with key personnel on a regular basis. Responsible for managing the campus asset program, including disposals and transfers. Performs other duties as assigned. Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and five years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Preferred: Analytical and problem-solving skills, including researching and analyzing complex data. Understand and practice excellent customer service. Possess a professional attitude which is conveyed in all interactions, communications and appearance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff, and other campus departments. Work well in a team environment. Ability to take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Strong people and team management skills. Knowledge of and experience with university and state regulations regarding human resources, and fiscal and budget matters. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. This is a time-limited position. The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This position is open until filled. Application review will begin September 17, 2026. Health Assessment Required: No. Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Search results Position Department Location Closes Business Admin Specialist III - Jupiter, FL 37010100 - SR-HA-ADMINISTRATION Palm Beach Open until filled The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology is currently seeking a Business Admin Specialist III at the Jupiter, Florida campus. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute campus in Jupiter, Florida was founded by Scripps Research, one of the world’s most innovative nonprofit biomedical research organizations. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. 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