Accounting Specialist

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida on the Main Campus in Gainesville seeks an Accounting Specialist to supervise Deposit Control in the Banking and Merchant Services area. You will ensure deposits are recorded accurately in the myUFL system and support departments with cash handling policies.

Responsibilities include monthly deposit activity reviews, liaising with General Accounting, and assisting with electronic payment setup and processing, with a salary range of $53,000 to $58,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of banking procedures for receiving, depositing, and disbursing cash.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Deposit Control area in Banking and Merchant Services.
• Ensure deposits are timely and accurately recorded in the myUFL system.
• Perform monthly reviews of deposit activity and liaise with General Accounting.
• Research incoming electronic payments to identify departmental beneficiaries.
• Assist entities in setting up electronic payments to the university.
• Advise departments on policies and procedures related to cash handling.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word/Teams

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Tools

Excel

Teams

Word

Database querying

Job description

Job no: 541478
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance
Department: 64701000 - FA-BMS-ADMIN

Classification Title

Accounting Specialist

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

This position supervises and manages the Deposit Control area in the Banking and Merchant Services department within the CFO's Division. Deposit Control ensures that university deposits are timely and accurately recorded in the myUFL system and assists departments in completing and correcting deposits. This position performs monthly reviews of deposit activity and support and liaises with General Accounting to ensure deposits represent authorized revenue streams and are appropriately recorded. Duties also include researching incoming electronic payments to identify departmental beneficiaries and assisting entities in setting up electronic payments to the university. Deposit control also advises departments on policies and procedures related to cash handling.

$53,000 - $58,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience

Preferred

• Preference given to experience in higher education environment.
• Knowledge of banking procedures and/or practices for receiving, depositing, and disbursing cash.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse decentralized customers and constituents.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet, database, query and other analytical tools.

Ability to draft policy documents and translate regulatory requirements into practical and actionable elements.

• Strong risk analysis and problem-solving skills in business, higher education and regulatory environments.
• Strong organizational skills

Demonstrated attention to detail

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: No

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

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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