Accountant II

JOB NO:

538589

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Dade

CATEGORIES:

Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

DEPARTMENT:

AG-TREC-HOMESTEAD

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Accountant II

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

What You'll Do

• Financial Stewardship: Oversee expenditures across multiple funds, reconcile receipts and deposits, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clean subsidiary ledgers.
• Budget Analysis: Produce monthly fiscal snapshots for the Center Director, contribute to annual budget planning, and deliver forecasts that empower decision‑making.
• Billing & Invoicing Oversight: Manage chargebacks, vendor vouchers, and internal billing, ensuring adherence to policy and accuracy in every transaction.
• Systems & Asset Management: Administer specialized tools (space allocation, payroll – non‑grant, travel, foundation accounting), perform annual asset certification, and advise on fiscal procedures.
• Purchasing & Vendor Coordination: Guide procurement activities, approve travel reimbursements, and troubleshoot purchasing issues in collaboration with central offices.
• Policy & Staff Support: Champion fiscal policies, train team members, and promote consistent accounting practices across the Center.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$53,000 commensurate with education and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires strong communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Key responsibilities include policy development, fiscal and purchasing operations, internal audit readiness, and confidentiality of employee and student data.
• Monetary responsibility for monitoring UF accounts across multiple funds; errors can have significant consequences.
• Valid Driver's license is required

PREFERRED:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and a knack for critical thinking.
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Excellent customer‑service orientation and a collaborative mindset.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

This is a full time position in Homestead, Florida.

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

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

This position is located in Homestead, Florida.

• Equal Opportunity
• The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer.
• To apply for this position, visit Job number for this vacancy is and the deadline date to apply is. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call HRS or the Florida Relay System at

Valid Driver's license required.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

No

ADVERTISED:

30 Jan 2026

Eastern Standard Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

13 Feb 2026

Eastern Standard Time