Accountant I

sfcollege; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College's Office for Finance seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting duties, applying GAAP and government standards to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities include ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end closes, budgets, forecasts, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Strong communication and integrity are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports.
• Ability to follow college policies and applicable regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Completes accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and revenue/expense functions.
• Analyzes financial transactions to determine proper GAAP recording.
• Reviews financial records to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Researches discrepancies and applies accounting principles to resolve issues.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Participates in month-end and year-end close activities.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis.
• Reviews vendor transactions for accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Utilizes Workday and related systems for reporting and analysis.

Job description

Compensation

$47,575.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on September 7, 2026.

The Office for Finance is committed to fulfilling Santa Fe College's (SF) mission by providing the highest quality fiscal services through excellence in customer service, integrity, accountability, and stewardship, working together to implement creative solutions and best practices.

The Accountant performs professional accounting duties in support of SF's financial operations and is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, college policies, and applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations to analyze and interpret financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting controls. This role performs a wide range of professional accounting activities relating to financial planning, management, reporting, and control, and provides internal accounting support to the college by evaluating financial transactions and account activity, resolving accounting discrepancies and issues, and evaluating, recommending, and contributing to the improvement of effective accounting practices and procedures.

The Accountant must have a thorough understanding of GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations. Additionally, this position exercises consistent discretion and judgement in interpreting accounting requirements, determining appropriate accounting treatment, evaluating financial activity, resolving discrepancies, and addressing accounting issues that require analysis of varying facts and circumstances.

Responsibilities and Duties Include

• Performs professional general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments.
• Completes assigned accounting activities related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, revenue, expenses, grants, contracts, restricted funds, and other financial functions.
• Analyzes financial transactions and account activity to determine accurate and appropriate accounting treatment and recording in accordance with applicable accounting principles and policies.
• Reviews financial records to identify errors, unusual transactions, variances, discrepancies, and other accounting issues.
• Researches and resolves accounting discrepancies, irregularities, and other issues by analyzing underlying financial activity and applying appropriate accounting principles and procedures.
• Schedules, reviews, and analyzes department ledger accounting entry details to ensure accuracy, monitor variances, evaluate financial activity, and resolve discrepancies.
• Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual internal and external financial reports, statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Participates in monthly, quarterly, annual, and fiscal year end closing activities.
• Supports the management of budget and forecast activities by analyzing financial information and identifying variances and trends.
• May prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and other detailed calculations related to college contracts, grants, and programs.
• Reviews accounts payable transactions and expense items, including purchase orders, invoices, and/or credit memos related to vendor transactions, to ensure accuracy, appropriate accounting treatment, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Evaluates financial activity and accounting practices to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and accounting standards and to maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Provides accounting information and guidance to internal and external constituencies requiring the use of professional judgement and interpretation of accounting principles, policies, rules, and procedures.
• May assist with various areas of fiscal audits, including analyzing and preparing work papers, reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Collects and analyzes financial information to evaluate the efficient use of resources and procedures, identify financial issues, and recommend appropriate solutions and improvements.
• Utilizes Workday and other related systems and reporting tools to process, review, reconcile, analyze, and report financial information.
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of accounting practices, procedures, internal controls, reports, financial processes, and financial system functionality.
• Interprets and applies established accounting principles, procedures, and applicable requirements to assigned financial activities and varying financial circumstances.
• Performs ad hoc financial data compilation and analysis as needed.
• Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position specific k