Fiscal Assistant I

Job no: 540977 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department: 15010000 - DCP-DEAN'S OFFICE Classification Title: Fiscal Assistant I Job Description: Procurement and Payables Coordinate routine purchasing activities through myUFmarketplace and approved procurement methods, including office supplies, equipment, and event materials. Obtain and utilize a University Purchasing Card (PCard) for approved college/departmental purchases. Review invoices for accuracy, process procurement documentation, assign chartfields, troubleshoot routine purchasing issues, and ensure timely payment processing. Reconcile PCard transactions monthly, ensuring receipts, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete and audit-ready. Travel and Expense Reimbursement Assist faculty, staff, and students with booking airfare, lodging, vehicle rentals, and other travel arrangements in accordance with UF Travel Directives. Prepare Travel Authorizations, Expense Reports, reimbursements, and supporting documentation in UFGO. Prepare cost comparisons for travel exceptions or personal travel, maintain audit-ready travel files, and provide follow‑up on outstanding documentation and approvals. PCard Management and Reconciliation Monitor and reconcile monthly PCard activity, ensuring charges are verified, properly documented, approved, and assigned to the correct chartfields. Maintain compliance with University purchasing and PCard policies while serving as a resource for routine purchasing and PCard questions. Fiscal Monitoring and Reporting Perform Level 1 Department Financial Transaction Reviews (DFTR), assist with monthly reconciliations, invoice processing, procurement documentation, and maintenance of organized fiscal records. Assist with billing for various services and accounts receivables. Review financial transactions for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, provide professional follow‑up with faculty and staff regarding missing documentation or approvals, and elevate complex issues as appropriate while supporting overall financial operations. Administrative Support Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Provide back‑up support to other administrative and financial staff within the college and departments as needed. Participate in department‑specific training and development opportunities to enhance job performance. $21 - $23/hour Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of general accounts transaction experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Preferred: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience with travel processing, purchasing, procurement, PCard reconciliation, and UF systems such as myUFL, PeopleSoft, UFGO, and myUFmarketplace is preferred. This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. Health Assessment Required: No Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 01 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Florida