Manager, Accounting

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $80K 💻 Finance 🗓️ July 9th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University is hiring a Manager, Accounting. The role manages month-end and year-end close processes, ensures general ledger integrity, provides accounting guidance to university departments, and leads staff to support financial accuracy and compliance.

Highlights

Oversees month-end and year-end financial close processes and validates financial reports.
Manages journal entries, ChartField maintenance, and General Ledger integrity.
Provides accounting support and training to university departments and resolves complex inquiries.
Ensures compliance with accounting standards, including GAAP and GASB, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervises and mentors accounting staff and student interns with performance management and professional development.
Preferred licensure as a Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and GASB experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Requires a bachelor's degree and six years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent combination.
Expected salary range of $70,000 to $80,000.
Supports leadership in interpreting accounting standards and fosters strong collaborative relationships across campus.