Accountant II

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:64201000 - FA-PAYROLL AND TAX SRVCS ADMIN

Classification Title:

Accountant II

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of appropriate experience

Job Description:

Operations:

  • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Review payroll journal entries for compliance with regulations
  • Process journal entries to move funds to correct funding sources
  • Run, analyze, review, and follow up on results of various queries of payroll accounts data to provide timely corrections as needed and ensure accuracy

Communications and Customer Service:

  • Manage daily interactions with departments regarding their questions and requests for guidance on payroll cost allocations
  • Collaborate frequently with partners from other core offices
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with campus through providing clear guidance and instruction via email or Teams.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Proactively analyze current processes, recommend solutions to leadership, and support implementation.

Special Projects:

  • Other duties as assigned by the department leadership
Expected Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of payroll accounting experience
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business‑reporting abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
  • Proficient in Excel
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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