Accountant II

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Florida is seeking an Accountant II to manage cash-based commitments and assist with financial reporting. Responsibilities include reconciling project balances, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with various departments on financial matters. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in accounting. The salary is commensurate with experience, and the position requires applicants to submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience for Accountant II position.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Understanding of UF's purchasing and disbursement directives.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash-based commitments for UF Research and Foundation.
• Generate expired project listings and reconcile balances monthly.
• Assist Accounting Manager with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Assist Finance Director with ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with UF F&A policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Tools

PeopleSoft

Enterprise Analytics

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job No: 538099

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 11040000 - RE-BUSINESS OFFICE

Job Description

Classification Title: Accountant II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• Accountant I: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
• Accountant II: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.

Accountant I Responsibilities

• Accountant manages cash-based commitments for UF Research and the UF Research Foundation.
• Tracks multi-year award programs for the full commitment lifecycle including project creation, funding transfers, extensions, expense reviews, and closures.
• Generates expired project listings and reconciles commitment balances on a monthly basis.
• Monitors and responds to incoming requests to the VPDSR shared inbox daily.
• Accountant manages cash-based fund 211 including requests for new projects, extensions, modifications, and combination codes.
• Works directly with staff across campus to maintain a clean data set for PI, Department, Center, and Dean Overhead projects.
• Assists with annual F&A Return distribution cycle including compliance report expense audits.
• Monitors and responds to incoming requests to the shared IDC inbox daily.
• Accountant assists Accounting Manager and Finance Director with ad hoc projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Accountant II Responsibilities

• Accountant reviews Fund 211 expenses throughout the year based on the UF fiscal policy and the returned F&A use policy and prepares to distribute F&A returns to colleges, university project managers, departments, and centers. Provides reports and back-up information as requested in relation to F&A cost distributions.
• Accountant monitors and responds to incoming requests to the shared IDC inbox and responds to requests for new projects, extensions, modifications, closures, and combination codes.
• The Accountant manages UF Research cash-based projects, including Funds 211 and 213 projects, and closes them in a timely manner, making the funds available for other research purposes.
• Accountant reconciles a few UF Research operating projects, including UF Accelerate accounts.
• Accountant assists the Finance Director and the Ast Director with ad hoc projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Accountant I: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
• Accountant II: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical thinking demonstrated problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Enterprise Analytics, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat software preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, effectively manage multiple tasks and time, make responsible decisions, work independently, analyze problems and implement solutions.
• Practices excellent customer service, self-motivated, and has a superior attention to detail.
• Experience preparing or auditing expense reconciliations at UF.
• Understanding of UF's purchasing, disbursement, and travel directives; internal controls at UF; and the F&A Cost Return & Use Policy.

Special Instructions To Applicants

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.

This is not a remote work position.

A criminal background check is required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 12 December 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538099

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.