Accountant I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Sponsored Student Billing team within the University Bursar, Finance & Accounting, seeks a detail-focused staff member on Main Campus in Gainesville. You will resolve complex student and sponsor payment issues, monitor aging on sponsor accounts, and assist during peak periods while delivering excellent customer service to students.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and strong Microsoft Office skills; the role is eligible for Veteran’s preference and supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate files, records, and work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex payment issues on student and sponsor accounts.
• Monitor aging on sponsor accounts and assist during peak periods.
• Deliver excellent customer service to students and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Independent & team work

Problem solving

Accounting data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job no: 541811
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 64801000 - FA-UNIVERSITY BURSAR-ADMIN

Classification Title:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Job Description:

This position is part of the Sponsored Student Billing team within the University Bursar, located in the Finance & Accounting unit of the CFO Division. This position supports the team by resolving complex payment issues on student and sponsor accounts, monitoring of aging on sponsor accounts, and in assisting the team with processing during peak periods. The incumbent in the position will deliver excellent customer service to students and ensure the timely resolution of issues.

$22.03 - $24.90

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Preferred:

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate files, records, and work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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