Accounting Specialist III

Financial Affairs

Financial Affairs at the University of Central Florida partners with our university to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Specialist III is responsible for researching, identifying, and ensuring financial transactions are posted in a timely and accurate manner to the subsidiary and general ledgers for students and university departments.

Responsibilities

Financial Document Review and Reconciliation : Review, research, and validate account assignments for Contracts & Grants (C&G) and Research Foundation (RFD) to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to cashier processing.

Transaction Approval and Policy Adherence : Approve departmental cash sales and CPAY transactions within the Workday system, ensuring strict adherence to university policies and internal controls.

Payment Processing and Student Account Management : Process returned items and VA Chapter 33 payments. Guarantee timely and accurate posting to student accounts, including the assessment of applicable fees.

Customer Service and Inquiry Resolution : Provide responsive, knowledgeable, and professional support for student account inquiries, effectively managing high-volume email correspondence and serving as a subject matter expert.

Electronic Payment Handling : Retrieve, prepare, and distribute ACH and other electronic payments to ensure prompt and accurate processing and recording.

Departmental Representation and Support : Represent the Student Accounts office at student orientation sessions.

Serve as backup support to the Late Fee Coordinator to ensure continuity of critical departmental functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in student accounts, bursar operations, accounts receivable, or similar financial services within a higher education environment.

Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar platforms) for financial and student account management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication and experience providing customer service and resolving financial inquiries in high-volume settings.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position. The anticipated salary range for this position is $42,367 to $43,640. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. The University of Central Florida is closed for holiday break from Friday, December 19, 2024, through Friday, January 2, 2025. The anticipated start date for this position is after the university closure, with an anticipated start date the third week of January 2025.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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

Education assistance

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