University of Florida · 2 months ago
Accountant IV
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking an Accountant IV to ensure the accuracy and control of payroll and retro cost allocation accounting across the University. This role involves educating departments on payroll policies, overseeing payroll-related journal entries, and managing salary overpayments, while also providing leadership and improving operational efficiencies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and control of payroll and retro cost allocation accounting across the University
Responsibilities include educating campus departments on payroll distribution policies and procedures, supporting the review and correction of payroll and retro distribution errors, and facilitating the annual roll-over of payroll distributions into the new fiscal year
The role also involves developing and recommending policies, procedures, and processes that support effective fiscal and accounting operations related to payroll and retro distributions
Additional duties include maintaining the Payroll Distribution Listserv, processing system triggers as needed, and overseeing the review and approval of payroll-related journal entries
This position is responsible for reviewing wage refund calculations provided to departments and employees, including establishing payment plans when necessary
It oversees the collection of salary overpayments or adjustments from employees and vendors, requiring proactive follow-up with former staff, departments, and external collection agencies
The role serves as the primary point of contact for escalated overpayment issues, handling all related phone calls, emails, and correspondence
It also involves compiling and providing data for dispute resolution and requires close collaboration with the Payroll Processing team within Payroll Services to ensure seamless coordination and compliance
This position is responsible for overseeing the biweekly reconciliation of payroll liability, accounts receivable, and other payroll-related accounts within the University’s general ledger
Key duties include identifying chartfields with reconciling differences, investigating discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
Success in this role requires in-depth knowledge of the University of Florida’s accounting system, Payroll On- and Off-Cycle processes, vendor payment procedures, and the handling of reversal and adjustment transactions related to overpayments
A strong understanding of the interdependencies between Payroll, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable functions is essential
Provides leadership for direct report(s), including effective performance management, identification of training needs and professional development plans
Creates an innovative and continuous improvement focused environment by seeking out and encouraging ideas for process change
Actively supports and contributes to the CFO Division commitment to inclusive excellence
Analyzes and evaluates current business processes and recommends actions to streamline processes or improve operational efficiencies
Develops appropriate and useful metrics and other information to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of service
Review cross-functional financial practices and procedures to ensure consistency and create critical process documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six or more years of experience
In-depth knowledge of the University of Florida's accounting system, Payroll On- and Off-Cycle processes, vendor payment procedures, and the handling of reversal and adjustment transactions related to overpayments
Strong understanding of the interdependencies between Payroll, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable functions
Leadership for direct report(s), including effective performance management, identification of training needs and professional development plans
Ability to analyze and evaluate current business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes or improve operational efficiencies
Ability to develop appropriate and useful metrics and other information to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of service
Ability to review cross-functional financial practices and procedures to ensure consistency and create critical process documentation
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of the accounting & payroll rules and regulations
Ability to determine work priorities, to manage a large and complex system; to work under extreme pressure and meet rigid deadlines
Ability to effectively coordinate complex schedules with other University administrative offices
Ability to analyze and solve problems; to interpret and appropriately implement procedural changes
A thorough understanding of the accounting systems, payroll, general ledger, and tax reporting requirements
Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to analyze and solve problems, interpret and recommend solutions or changes
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
Ability to work with limited supervision; to be reliable, and to work both in a team and independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
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