Details
Posted: 11-Jul-23
Location: Orlando, Florida
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Operations
Operations – Business Office
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 4371777
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Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
UCF Finance and Accounting’s Direct Support Organization (DSO) Accounting team is seeking applications for the position of University Accountant III. This position provides planning, management, and support for financial operations related to one or more DSOs of the University of Central Florida, with emphasis on UCF Athletics, an NCAA Division I and Big XII Conference member.
DSOs are legally separate, not-for-profit organizations organized and operated to support the university. They are presented as blended or discretely presented component units of the university and issue stand-alone financial statements. The selected candidates will be employed by the University of Central Florida as a member of the institution’s central office of Financial Affairs and be part of the team that provides accounting and reporting services to multiple DSOs under the leadership of the University’s Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial statements and reports in various formats for submission to operational leadership, the board of trustees, state agencies and other external parties.
- Prepare/review routine and non-routine journal entries ensuring that each transaction is valid, complete, accurate, properly authorized, properly classified, and recorded in the appropriate period with supporting cross-referenced documentation to support these assertions.
- Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Document business processes related to newly implemented Workday ERP system. Regularly monitor and evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Perform financial analysis of general ledger activity and prepare variance explanations/ executive level summaries based on corroborating evidence.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations and audit schedules. Respond to management and audit requests.
- Support month-end closing process and management of deadlines.
- Supervise and cross-train staff. Establish goals and objectives for subordinates, monitor performance, and provide timely feedback to enhance their professional development.
- Informs, guide, and assist the directors, managers, and staff within various university departments about university accounting policies and procedures.
- Support implementation of new accounting standards and documentation of conclusions.
- Account reconciliations, financial analysis, and working with auditors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Excel experience.
- Accounting or Finance degree
- Higher Education experience
- Experience with Workday or similar ERP
- Financial Statement Experience
Additional Application Materials Required:
Please attach cover lettter and resume along with application.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Hybrid work schedule available. Position requires team member to be available for in-person meetings, training, and work as needed.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
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.
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Department
Financial and Accounting – Budget – Operations
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Flexible start & end times)
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$64,518.00 to Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf .
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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