Accountant III- Time Limited

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Accountant III for a time-limited role on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). You will perform comprehensive GL reviews, data cleanup for the Workday transition, and continuous improvement across financial processes.

Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required. Responsibilities include journal entry corrections, collaborating with multiple departments, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of the university's general ledger to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial records.
• Prepare and record correcting and cleanup journal entries to address errors and support financial statements.
• Support Workday transition by cleansing chartfields and financial data for migration.
• Analyze aging balances and data structures to improve data quality and financial stewardship.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvements across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accountant III- Time Limited

Job No: 541024

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

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

Department: 64601000 - FA-GENERAL ACCOUNTING

Job Description

Classification Title: Accountant III

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

General Ledger Review and Reconciliation: This position is responsible for performing comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of the University of Florida's general ledger (GL) to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial records. Duties include analyzing account activity and balances, identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and reconciling financial data across multiple systems and funding sources. The role requires collaboration with departments across the university to resolve accounting issues, ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards, and maintain accurate financial reporting. Additionally, the position prepares and records correcting and clean-up journal entries to address errors, clear outstanding balances, and support the overall accuracy of the University's financial statements.

Financial Data Cleanup and Workday Transition Support: In support of the University's transition to the Workday enterprise system, this position conducts extensive chartfield and financial data cleanup activities. Responsibilities include reviewing legacy chartfields, departments, projects, and account structures that are no longer active or necessary, validating historical data, and ensuring financial information is properly aligned for migration into the new system. The incumbent analyzes aging balances and unused financial structures, recommends corrective actions, and works with stakeholders to streamline account configurations and improve data quality. Through these efforts, the position helps establish a clean and accurate financial foundation that supports successful system implementation, enhances future reporting capabilities, and strengthens overall financial stewardship across the institution.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze current processes and systems, research and recommend solutions to leadership, and support implementation. Review cross-functional financial practices and procedures to ensure consistency and create critical process documentation.

Special Projects: Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant 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

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close: 29 October 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.