Financial Analyst II - Jupiter, FL

Palm Beach North Chamber; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach North Chamber seeks an experienced financial operations specialist in the Town of Florida, New York. The role focuses on monitoring financial activities, generating reports, and enhancing efficiency within the Finance Shared Service Center.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Excel and financial analysis. This position offers room for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of finance/accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various fiscal operations including journal entries and accounts payable.
• Develops Excel reports and performs financial analysis.
• Monthly reconciliation of financial data and reports.

Skills

Finance/accounting experience

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area

Tools

Excel

Job description

The incumbent in this role collaborates with all Wertheim UF Scripps departments and a variety of internal and external stakeholders across the University of Florida. This position plays a key role in monitoring financial activity and providing reports, updates, and detailed fiscal insights to support departmental decision‑making. The role also supports fiscal operations within the Finance Shared Service Center (SSC).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for a wide range of fiscal operations, including journal entries, expense transfers, purchase orders, accounts payable, PCard reconciliation, and check deposits.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff on sensitive fiscal matters.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve efficiency within the Finance SSC.
• Supports the Assistant Director of Fiscal Operations with labor distribution and the preparation of core, direct/indirect, cash, and quarterly reports.
• Develops Excel reports for review and performs financial analysis.
• Prepares, reviews, audits, and adjusts accounting entries as needed, including the fiscal year‑end.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of financial data and PeopleSoft reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews trends and variances to identify concerns and provide recommendations that support fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
• Assists with the preparation and ongoing review of shared service core rates to ensure appropriateness, consistency, and compliance.
• Serves as a backup to the Business Admin Specialist II related to travel, iLabs invoicing, and the management of the University P‑cards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of finance/accounting experience.
• Knowledge of operations management.
• Ability to think analytically and troubleshoot independently.
• Effective communication skills in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner, using both written and verbal means.
• Highly motivated team‑player who can develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the University.
• Planning, scheduling, and organizing skills to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Flexibility and supportiveness, reacting swiftly to and positively assimilating change in a rapid growth environment.
• High level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Proven skills in identifying issues, troubleshooting, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Professional interaction with administration, department heads, staff, and the public.

Health Assessment Required: No.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin June 9, 2026.

This is a time‑limited position.

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology