University Of Florida is hiring: Fiscal Assistant III/College of Journalism & Co

Fiscal Assistant III/College of Journalism & Communications Business Office

Apply now Job no: 533876
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 23010100 - CJC-JOURN / COMMUNICA-ADMIN

Classification Title: Fiscal Assistant III/College of Journalism & Communications Business Office

Job Description:

Bring Your Talent to a Culture of Excellence!

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fiscal Assistant III to join our team in the College of Journalism and Communications Business Office. The successful candidate will provide advanced fiscal support and expertise to the Director of Finance and the business office, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance with University of Florida Procurement rules and regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Supportive team of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all college travel budgets, travel authorizations, and travel reimbursement processes.
• Assist with the management of CJC business accounts, including processing payments to vendors and submitting requisitions for goods and services.
• Ensure purchases are compliant with University of Florida Procurement rules and regulations.
• Provide second-level accounts or fiscal support to account staff within the business office.
• Develop fiscal manuals and training sessions for CJC stakeholders.
• Perform complex calculations, collection, or verification of financial data and process account transactions.
• Function with some independent responsibility for accounting or budgetary tasks within the business office.
• Have a solid understanding of university financial policies and procedures.
• Operate autonomously as a travel and PCard expert, serving as a resource to other administrative staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of general accounts transaction experience.
• Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High level attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative to anticipate and proactively resolve issues.
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of UF fiscal policies and procedures, including travel and purchase card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Enterprise Analytics.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and UFGO.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF.

Applications must include: Your resume and a cover letter

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits and training.

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

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time