Accounting Specialist

University of Florida

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • $53,000–$58,000 Per Year

Highlights

This position performs monthly reviews of deposit activity and support and liaises with General Accounting to ensure deposits represent authorized revenue streams and are appropriately recorded. Deposit Control ensures that university deposits are timely and accurately recorded in the myUFL system and assists departments in completing and correcting deposits.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, FL
Salary$53,000–$58,000 Per Year

Description

Ever wonder what keeps a big university running smoothly behind the scenes? It's all about making sure the money is where it needs to be! We're seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team and assist in managing the University of Florida's incoming funds.In this role, you'll be a key player in ensuring that all cash, checks, credit card payments, and electronic transfers are accurately recorded and deposited. You'll also be the go-to person for departments needing help with deposits, researching payments, and making sure everything follows university policies. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to lead a small team, helping them grow and succeed.If you're someone who is organized, good with details, and loves solving problems, this could be a great fit for you!
Classification Title:

Accounting Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

This position supervises and manages the Deposit Control area in the Banking and Merchant Services department within the CFO’s Division.  Deposit Control ensures that university deposits are timely and accurately recorded in the myUFL system and assists departments in completing and correcting deposits.  This position performs monthly reviews of deposit activity and support and liaises with General Accounting to ensure deposits represent authorized revenue streams and are appropriately recorded.  Duties also include researching incoming electronic payments to identify departmental beneficiaries and assisting entities in setting up electronic payments to the university.  Deposit control also advises departments on policies and procedures related to cash handling. 

Expected Salary:

$53,000 - $58,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience

Preferred:

Preference given to experience in higher education environment.
Knowledge of banking procedures and/or practices for receiving, depositing, and disbursing cash.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.

Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as team member.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse decentralized customers and constituents.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, and Excel.
Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet, database, query and other analytical tools.

Ability to draft policy documents and translate regulatory requirements into practical and actionable elements.

Strong risk analysis and problem-solving skills in business, higher education and regulatory environments.
Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated attention to detail

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.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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