Accountant III

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN

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Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

This position, part of the General Accounting and Financial Reporting department within the CFO Division, is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the University of Florida’s general ledger (GL). This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger, monitoring GL journals, providing guidance to end users, and acts as a subject matter expert for system functionality and financial information reports.

The incumbent will work frequently with CFO Division and financial users across the University to deliver high-quality customer service, review current processes for efficiency and effectiveness and explore innovative solutions.

Expected Salary: $65k - $75k

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Extensive knowledge/understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, interpret, and recommend solutions or changes.
• Excellent customer service skills, including strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work effectively I both team and individual settings.
• Experience with fiscal operations, using People Soft and/or managing general ledgers, at the University of Florida is preferred.
• Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others, to understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to effectively communicate in writing and orally; to complete work according to scheduled deadlines; to work with limited supervision; to utilize problem solving techniques and to work independently.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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Advertised: 13 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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