Accountant II

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:

The Accountant II provides planning, management, and/or support for financial operations activities including accounting, internal controls and financial systems, budget services, internal and external auditing, procurement, and payroll.  Performs accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting financial information. May include activities relating to developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing all benefits and payroll vendor payments in the Accounts Payable system on a bi-weekly and off-cycle basis.

• Submits data transmission files to benefit vendors electronically on a biweekly basis to ensure that the money sent to the vendors reconciles.

• Responsible for the reconciliation of Payroll’s clearing account on a monthly basis; requires fiscal analysis and knowledge of proper accounting procedures.

• Processes and reconciles all Human Resources benefits and payroll related vouchers and cashier deposits.

• Researches outstanding items and ensures that corrections are complete prior to the close of the fiscal month period.

• Duties include analysis of all benefit and payroll data and preparation of necessary correcting entries for the General Ledger.

• Assists and provides guidance to external departments concerning interpretation of reports, entries to the General Ledger, and processing data.

• Maintains tracking system of benefits refunds requested by UCF from benefit vendors and is responsible for processing the off-cycle payroll to provide refunds to employees and/or departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and/or education in accounting with a focus on benefits and/or payroll administration in a higher education setting.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience with Workday.

• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously and be detail oriented.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking.

• Demonstrated experience in effective time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective communication and organizational skills.

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

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 UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

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.

Department

Human Resources

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 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.