Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- Assist with financial statement preparation, disclosures, MD&A, internal reporting, BOT materials, and BOG submissions.
- Manage assigned general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and review audit workpapers, schedules, reconciliations, and confirmations while supporting compliance with applicable requirements.
- Research GASB/GAAP guidance and support implementation of new accounting standards, related templates, disclosures, and workpapers.
Team Leadership & Internal Controls
- Supervise and develop University Accountant III staff by assigning work, reviewing deliverables, setting goals, and providing technical guidance.
- Maintain internal controls, procedures, process documentation, and support Workday Finance ERP testing and process improvements.
Collaboration & Special Projects
- Provide backup coverage, participate in committees or workgroups, communicate outcomes, and complete assigned follow-up items.
- Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, process improvements, system implementations, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Accounting and/or active CPA licensure.
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing a full set of audited financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A in compliance with either GASB or FASB.
- At least 1 year of experience directly supervising, leading, or mentoring professional accounting staff, with a track record of supporting team development and providing technical guidance.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel functions and financial analysis tools, with working knowledge of or exposure to AI-enabled automation or reconciliation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings clearly to leadership through dashboards, written summaries, and presentations.
- Experience working within a large, decentralized, or complex organizational environment, with a track record of effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience using an enterprise financial system (e.g., Workday Finance, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP) for general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliation, or financial reporting.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:The anticipated salary for this position is $100,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.DepartmentFinancial Affairs - Financial Reporting and General Accounting
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Type of AppointmentRegular
Expected Salary$89,076.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date10-08-2026-12-00-AM
