Financial Analyst II - Jupiter, FL

 Job Description:  

The incumbent in this role collaborates with all Wertheim UF
Scripps departments and a variety of internal and external stakeholders across
the University of Florida. This position plays a key role in monitoring
financial activity and providing reports, updates, and detailed fiscal insights
to support departmental decision-making. The role also supports fiscal
operations within the Finance Shared Service Center (SSC). 

Responsibilities and Duties:  

Responsible for a wide range of fiscal operations, including
journal entries, expense transfers, purchase orders, accounts payable, PCard
reconciliation, and check deposits. 

Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff
on sensitive fiscal matters. 

Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve
efficiency within the Finance SSC. 

Supports the Assistant Director of Fiscal Operations with
labor distribution and the preparation of core, direct/indirect, cash, and
quarterly reports. 

Develops Excel reports for review and will perform financial
analysis. 

Prepares, reviews, audits, and adjusts accounting entries as
needed, including the fiscal year-end.  

Performs monthly reconciliation of financial data and
PeopleSoft reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Reviews and adjusts accounting entries as necessary. 

Performs financial planning and budgeting activities to
support the Finance SSC. 

Develops and generates data, analyzes budgets, forecasts,
and financial reports to ensure financial sustainability within the Finance
SSC.  

Reviews trends and variances to identify concerns and
provide recommendations that support fiscal responsibility and operational
efficiency. 

Assists with the preparation and ongoing review of shared
service core rates to ensure appropriateness, consistency, and compliance. 

Serve as a backup to the Business Admin Specialist II
related to travel, iLabs invoicing, and the management of the University
P-cards 

Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Expected Salary:  

Commensurate with experience.  

Required Qualifications:  

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

Preferred:  

2 years of finance/accounting experience is preferred.  

Knowledge of operations management. 

Possesses the ability to think analytically and troubleshoot
independently. 

Ability to effectively communicate in a professional,
diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using both written and verbal means. 

Highly motivated team-player with the ability to develop and
maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the
University. 

Ability to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the
job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames. 

Able to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to, and
able to, positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth
environment. 

Ability to personally provide a high level of interactive
service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs. 

Proven skills in identifying issues, troubleshooting,
developing creative solutions, and following through with implementation. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high level of
knowledge using Excel.  

Ability to interact with administration, department heads,
staff, and the public in a professional manner. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

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

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five
references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring
department will contact the listed references via email requesting their
reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

The University of Florida is a member of the State
University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply
for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at
800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. 

This position is open until filled. Application review will
begin June 9, 2026. 

This is a time-limited position.  

Health Assessment Required: No.