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University of Central Florida · 13 hours ago

University Accountant III

Greater Orlando

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of Central Florida is a leading public research university, and they are seeking a University Accountant III to assist in financial operations activities in Financial Reporting. The role involves preparing financial statements, reviewing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

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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

Qualification

Financial accountingFinancial reportingFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelGASB complianceAnalytical decision-makingCritical thinkingProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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(6)

Preferred

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