Accounting Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $54K - $60K

💻 Finance

🗓️ January 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Accounting Specialist to manage fiscal functions within the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. The role oversees financial transactions, account reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, while providing financial guidance and reporting to faculty and staff.

Highlights

Approve expenses and oversee maintenance of fiscal spreadsheets and reconciliations.
Serve as Level 2 Approver for invoices, p-card payments, requisitions, and travel expenditures.
Perform monthly reconciliation of sponsored projects and resolve finance and accounting issues.
Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200) and university and sponsor policies.
Coach others on identifying and correcting financial errors and conduct random internal audits.
Coordinate with faculty on awards, budgets, and deadlines; analyze award setups and provide financial data to support project planning.
Prepare and submit invoices to ensure timely revenue collection and monitor award requirements like cost sharing and approvals.
Manage budget transfers, subprojects, and subcontracts, and coordinate payroll and effort reporting.
Support travel compliance and oversee final reporting, billing, and project closeout activities.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience; preferred experience in fiscal roles.
Compensation ranges from $54,000 to $60,000 depending on education and experience.