Accountant I

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

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Accountant I at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. This position primarily oversees the reconciliation of loan activity to the general ledger and payments, and ensures the holding account is reconciled and issues resolved promptly.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience with MS Word and Excel. This role offers veteran's preference eligibility, and a full-time schedule with a pay of $22.12–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconciliation of loan activity to the general ledger and payments.
• Ensure holding accounts are reconciled and issues resolved timely.
• Manage loan disbursement administration including mailing disclosures.
• Assist with annual reporting such as Health Profession Loans and FISAP.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ECSI

Job description

Accountant I

Job No: 541349

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 64801000 - FA-UNIVERSITY BURSAR-ADMIN

Job Description

Classification Title: Accountant I

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.

This position within the University Bursar is located in the CFO Division. This position primarily oversees the reconciliation of loan activity per ECSI to the general ledger and to payments received, ensures holding account is reconciled and that items are resolved in a timely fashion, ensures ECSI templates are updated for appropriate chart field string information, performs reconciliation of student financial system to the general ledger and to the student financial bank account, and identifies reconciling items and works with impacted areas to resolve issues in a timely manner. This position secondarily oversees loan disbursement administration, including mailing loan packets/TILA disclosures, managing service indicators, ensuring documentation retention, monitoring completion of exit interview requirements, and processing loans paid in full. Customer service is a part of this position, including assisting students and parents in loan disbursement process, ensuring students and parents understand terms/benefits of loans, assisting students with refusal of financial aid including return of aid disbursed, answering student and parent inquiries regarding student loan process and provides OneStop support as needed. This position reviews vendor invoices related to loan servicing and collections for accuracy and approvals for payment. Additionally, this position assists with annual reporting, including Annual Operating Reports for Health Profession Loans, FISAP reporting, and university financial statements.

Expected Salary: $22.12 - $25.00 per hour; Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relations with others.
• Ability to articulate and interpret information; ability to comprehend and interpret university policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to establish work priorities and coordinate timely completion of work assignments with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 29 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.