Accountant II

Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job no: 515636Work type: Staff Full-TimeLocation: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Business/Accounting/FinanceDepartment:68040000 - BS-TRANSPORTATION / PARKINGClassification Title:Accountant II Job Description:Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the Accountant II provides a variety of business and account services in support of the financial and business activities at Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS). The Accountant assists in the fiscal operations, budget planning and development and fiscal reporting for TAPS.Position duties include:

• PREPARTION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS Coordinate reconciliation activities for the division. On a monthly basis, reviews, analyzes and reconciles the financial records of all departments in the division. Completes routine monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain the invoicing and payment processing for campus events that require parking accommodations by working with the Special Events Coordinator and the department requesting the event.
• Is fully cross trained in all functional areas managed and supported by the TAPS accounting department, and assists or provides coverage for team members during high volume or absence. Maintains effective business relationships with division and university core offices. Attends university meetings to ensure understanding of and compliance with rules and regulations. Recommends policy regarding accounting functions. Works with accounting team members to keep abreast of regulatory, compliance and process changes. Alerts the Senior Director and Assistant Director to potential financial issues for the department.
• AUDITING REPSONSIBILITIES Assist in the review and corrections on activity reports from the T2 parking management software system to ensure clean data.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Assist the Assistant Director with budget entry into Hyperion and provide monthly analysis of departmental budgets to supervisors.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Perform special projects and related duties as required.Expected Salary:$50,000 to $60,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or a CPA certificate.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team and exercise good judgment.Special Instructions to Applicants:The incumbent must be willing and able to handle the pressures of a high-volume, multi-faceted job assignment where excellent customer service, attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness are critical.In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and references.Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 05 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 26 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard Time

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