University Accountant III

Partnering 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:

The University Account III assists in planning and performing financial operations activities in Financial Reporting for the University of Central Florida. The selected candidate 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 experience or 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.

• Previous asset management and accounting experience.

• 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 a 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.