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University of Florida

Accounting Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $69K

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Accounting Specialist for the Department of Epidemiology, jointly housed in the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine. The role involves providing administrative and financial support for fiscal, purchasing, travel operations, account monitoring, reconciliation, financial reporting, and effort reporting while interacting with faculty, staff, students, and the university community.

Highlights
  • Manage fiscal and purchasing operations, including procurement, travel approval, and compliance with university policies.
  • Monitor and reconcile departmental accounts, including faculty funding and payroll distribution.
  • Conduct monthly financial reviews and produce departmental financial reports by established deadlines.
  • Coordinate effort reporting in partnership with the College Research Core and serve as liaison for grant-related financial issues.
  • Oversee inventory management and property tracking in collaboration with college asset managers.
  • Maintain space allocation data and assist with annual space certifications.
  • Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred skills include knowledge of PeopleSoft, University of Florida policies, Microsoft Suite, fiscal experience, and strong communication abilities.
  • Salary range is $60,465 - $68,795, commensurate with education, skills, and experience, with an extensive benefits package offered.
  • The position reports to the Assistant Director of Administrative Services and serves as a key resource within the Epidemiology department.