University Accountant III

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
Feb 19, 2025
Financial Affairs: Financial Affairs partners with our UCF community to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship. The Opportunity: This position assist in planning and performing financial operations activities in Financial Reporting for the University of Central Florida. The selected candidates will be employed by the University of Central Florida as a member of the institution's central office of Financial Affairs under the leadership of the University's Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities: Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial statements and reports in various formats for submission to operational leadership, the board of trustees, state agencies, and other external parties. Prepare/review routine and non-routine journal entries, ensuring that each transaction is valid, complete, accurate, properly authorized, correctly classified, and recorded in the appropriate period with supporting cross-referenced documentation to support these assertions. Assist in developing accounting policies and procedures-document business processes related to the newly implemented Workday ERP system. Regularly monitor and evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency. The ability to analyze financial workflows and propose automation or efficiency enhancements is key to success in this role. Perform financial analysis of general ledger activity and prepare variance explanations/executive-level summaries based on corroborating evidence. Prepare and review account reconciliations and audit schedules. Respond to management and audit requests. Support month-end closing process and management of deadlines. A keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies. Monitor and process Stop Payment Requests and ACH returns daily. Inform, guide, and assist the directors, managers, and staff within various university departments about university accounting policies and procedures. The role requires an ability to communicate financial concepts clearly and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making across the university. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information. Preferred Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, ideally within a higher education or corporate setting. Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros. Proficiency with producing and auditing financial statements in compliance with accounting standards. Strong skills in data analysis and storytelling through data with the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement. Demonstrated experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical decision-making. Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP is preferred. Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Special Instructions to the Applicants: Please submit your resume in addition to your online application. The anticipated salary range for this position $64,518-$75,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment based on department needs, supervisory approval, and university policy which may be altered as needed and may not be guaranteed. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Education assistance Flexible work environment And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. #LI-HYBRID Department Financial and Accounting - Budget - Operations Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM with some flexibility Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $64,518.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 03-04-2025-12-00-AM Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 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