Accountant II

Jackson County Florida 4-H; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Florida 4-H is seeking an Accountant II to support construction accounting for capital projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and funding requirements. You will reconcile accounts, review expenditures, and maintain detailed records in the ERP system.

The role involves closeouts, financial reporting, and providing operational backup for accounting functions, all within a collaborative university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable University, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Construction Accounting Processing: review and monitor project expenditures for compliance with contracts and funding requirements; reconcile project accounts and prepare correcting entries.
• Construction Project Close Outs: coordinate financial closeout with multiple departments; verify transactions and prepare documentation for unexpended funds.
• Operational Backup Support: provide backup for key accounting functions; process project funding requests and related transactions.
• Reporting: assist in preparing recurring and ad hoc financial reports; support audits and documentation for internal/external reviews.
• Special Projects: participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Classification Title

Accountant II

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description

Construction Accounting Processing

Performs professional accounting functions supporting the University’s capital construction projects by reviewing and monitoring project expenditures for compliance with contracts, University policies, and funding requirements. Reconciles project accounts, researches and resolves discrepancies, monitors purchase order balances, and prepares correcting entries as needed. Reviews and processes approved purchase order revisions within the ERP system, verifies the accuracy of updates, and maintains detailed project accounting records to support effective financial management.

Construction Project Close Outs

Coordinates the financial closeout of capital construction projects by partnering with Planning, Design and Construction, Facilities Services, IFAS, Housing, Asset Management, and other University departments. Reconciles project balances, verifies the completeness and accuracy of financial transactions, prepares documentation for the return of unexpended funds, and assists in resolving outstanding accounting issues to ensure timely and accurate project closure.

Operational Backup Support

Provides operational support and business continuity by serving as backup for key accounting functions within the department. Processes project funding requests, Interdepartmental Service Provider (ISP) invoices, and related transactions, while also supporting invoice processing and other accounting activities as needed to ensure efficient and uninterrupted departmental operations.

Reporting

Assists with the preparation and distribution of recurring and ad hoc financial reports related to Construction Accounting activities. Compiles, analyzes, and presents financial data to support management decision-making, while providing documentation and responding to requests associated with internal and external audits to ensure compliance and transparency.

Special Projects

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

commensurate with experience

Preferred

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software
• Ability to apply problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business‑reporting abilities
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable University, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills