Accounting Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $53K - $57K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 27th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Facilities Services Department is hiring an Accounting Specialist. The role manages financial and procurement operations for Grounds, Refuse, and Motor Pool Business Units, ensuring accurate purchase order processing and billing analysis. The specialist also supports budget tracking, compliance, and operational data integrity while serving as a bridge to mid-level financial analysis responsibilities.

Highlights

Primary responsibility for requisitioning purchase orders and coordinating with operational teams to ensure proper receiving documentation for timely vendor payments.
Manage purchase orders in the Work Management System to support financial and operational analytics.
Provide guidance on procurement policies, compliance, and budget sufficiency reviews.
Review and analyze billing accuracy, maintain billing records, and contribute to budget tracking using Enterprise Analytics.
Collaborate with supervisors to resolve issues related to work orders and maintain consistency between financial and operational data.
Develop and improve financial operation procedures, internal controls, and system enhancements including AiM, PeopleSoft, and Excel.
Train staff on requisitioning processes and support rollout of new financial systems and reporting tools.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred experience with University of Florida Financial Systems such as PeopleSoft and MyUFL Marketplace, database reporting, and a valid driver's license.
Compensation ranges from $53,000 to $57,000 annually based on experience.