Accountant III- Time Limited

Classification Title:

Accountant III 

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's 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 Florida's 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 University's financial statements.

Financial Data Cleanup and Workday Transition Support:

In support of the University’s 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 Responsibilities include reviewing legacy chartfields, departments, projects, and account structures that are no longer active or necessary, validating historical data, and ensuring financial information is properly aligned for migration into the new system.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

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software
• Ability to apply problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business‑reporting abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills

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