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University of Florida · 1 day ago

Fiscal Assistant II

The University of Florida is one of the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate public business schools, and they are seeking a Fiscal Assistant II for the Heavener School of Business. The role involves processing purchasing transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with travel arrangements for staff.

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Responsibilities

Processes all purchasing for the Heavener School of Business
Works with the different Heavener units to ensure the following items are processed: department p-cards, contracts, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, deposits, supply orders, journals, reimbursements and travel expenses
Assembles and maintains auditable fiscal back-up and documents
Reviews and reconciles all staff pcard expenditures within the University’s required timeframe
Works directly with current and new vendors on completing necessary forms
Acts as the liaison for HSB in purchasing transactions and orders with the University and outside vendors
Works with the Finance Manager in coordinating budget preparation and year end close-out
Provides and interprets State contracts and keeps abreast of UF’s financial systems and policies regarding purchasing
Takes training as required or recommended to stay current on UF rules and regulations and new UF modules
Reviews financial transactions with errors and ensures corrective action is taken in a timely manner
Consults and works closely with the Finance Manager on all purchasing and travel operations and maintains financial records
Coordinates and assists with the processing of travel authorizations and travel reimbursements for HSB staff
Enters travel requests for foreign travel, and professional development conferences into UFGO prior to departure
Identifies any need for documentation and advises traveler on any additional steps recommended or required
Assists with travel arrangements as needed
Reviews all travel reimbursement requests with Finance Manager and enters for online approval in a timely manner. Verifies that all reimbursements are processed accurately
Posts all financial transactions using accounting spreadsheets
Maintains files of all program expenditures and accounts used
Prepares reports as needed
Prepares paperwork/online forms for deposits, contracts, pcards, publix expenditures, payment authorizations, travel and personal reimbursements
Participates in WCB/HSB committees as requested

Qualification

Accounts transaction experienceFinancial modules experienceMS Office SuiteAttention to detailProfessionalismCommunicationOrganizational skillsTime managementConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of general accounts transaction experience
Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience

Preferred

Prior fiscal experience working at the University of Florida and in the financial modules of myUFL, SAP Concur and UF Marketplace
Ability to adapt and learn new fiscal modules as UF transitions to Workday
Strong familiarity with the University of Florida's fiscal requirements and accounting principles and procedures
Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills (including the MS Office Suite)
Must be able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise good judgement at all times
Ability to assess tasks for priority and manage time accordingly
Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
High level of attention to detail and deadlines is essential
Must be able to interact with faculty, staff, students and visitors – in person or virtual, phone and/or written communication with a high level of professionalism

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
State retirement plans
A generous leave program
Tuition assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (388)
2024 (307)
2023 (278)
2022 (282)
2021 (169)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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