University Accountant III

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
Jan 16, 2026
Financial Affairs: Financial Affairs with the university to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship. The Opportunity: The University Accountant III assists 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, properly classified, and recorded in the appropriate period with supporting cross referenced documentation to support these assertions. Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Document business processes related to newly implemented Workday ERP system. Regularly monitor and evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency. 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. Work with the Assistant Controller/Associate Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit. Review and manage activity related to GASB 87 and GASB 96. Work closely with Facilities Management to create capital and non-capital projects. Review and reconcile the universities petty cash activity. Support implementation of new accounting standards and documentation of conclusions. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experienceoran equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting. Bachelor's degree in accounting or governmental experience preferred. Previous financial reporting, asset management, or construction accounting experience. Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros. Proficiency in 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. Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Additional Application Materials Required: In addition to your online application, please submit a resume. Special Instructions to the Applicants: The anticipated salary for this position is $75,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. 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'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe 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'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills,andyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers: Benefitpackages, 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 Educationassistance And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive intoourTotal Rewards Calculator to discover the diverseselectionavailable to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins. Department Financial and Accounting - Budget - Operations Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $64,518.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 01-30-2026-12-00-AM As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.