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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Accounting Specialist to support the daily operations of the Business Office by serving as the lead liaison to assigned departments and sports programs. Assists in the reconciliation and reporting of financial data to include processing accounts payable transactions, vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and travel expenses. Manages team travel accounting for assigned sports, including cash advances, expense reconciliations, and journal entries. Ensures the accuracy of financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes. Responds to vendor and department inquiries regarding payment status, invoice issues, and account balances. Prepares and processes backup for check runs, and voids accounts payable checks and bills. Creates and participates in the management of new vendors and maintains the accuracy of current vendors. Responsible for department filing and accurate record keeping.

This position requires the incumbent to have strong analytical skills with an aptitude for working with numbers; effective interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and independent thinker; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; and engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Required Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of related work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications :

BENEFITS :

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate's previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer .

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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