Accountant III

UF Information Technology (UFIT); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Information Technology (UFIT) in Gainesville seeks an Accountant III to manage month-end and year-end closing activities for the university and DSOs. You will review journal entries, analyze account balances, and collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, with strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area
• Four years of relevant experience
• Ability to coordinate and perform month-end and year-end closing activities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities for the University and DSOs.
• Review journal entries from multiple source systems and ensure timely posting.
• Research general ledger transactions and analyze account balances and variances.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve errors and discrepancies impacting financial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with departments and key partners; provide guidance on financial processes.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Manage annual unclaimed property reporting with University departments and ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Classification Title

Accountant III

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Job Description

General Ledger Operations

This position coordinates and performs month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities for the University and Direct Support Organizations (DSOs) operating in PeopleSoft, working closely with Applications Development and Integration (ADI), Contracts & Grants (C&G), and other CFO Division partners. They review journal entries from multiple source systems, ensure timely journal posting, research general ledger transactions, analyze account balances and variances, and collaborates with departments to resolve errors and discrepancies that impact financial reporting.

Customer Service & Relationship Building

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with departments across campus, CFO Division colleagues, and key partners such as UF Research and UFIT. Serves as a trusted resource by providing guidance on financial processes, translating operational and accounting issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify practical solutions that support fiscal stewardship and financial literacy throughout the institution.

Financial Knowledge And Insights

Evaluates existing financial processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Reviews cross-functional accounting practices for consistency, develops and maintains process documentation, and provides data-driven insights and reporting support through Enterprise Analytics. Partners closely with the Applications Development and Integration (ADI) team and campus stakeholders to implement solutions that strengthen financial operations.

Unclaimed Property

Manages annual unclaimed property reporting by collaborating with University departments to gather, review, and validate information related to outstanding payments. Ensures compliance with state requirements by using approved software to accurately prepare and submit unclaimed property reports to the Bureau of Unclaimed Property in a timely manner.

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 work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills

Health Assessment Required: No