Accountant I at University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Customer Accounts, Treasury Operations, Compliance, ERP Systems, Investment Accounting, Construction Accounting, Financial Management, Sales Tax Calculation, General Ledger Review, Invoice Processing, Financial Validation, Customer Maintenance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Hiring Salary Range: $48,000.00-$50,000.00 The University Controller's Office is led by the Associate Vice President/Controller and has approximately 150 employees. The UCO consists of Accounting and Reporting Services General Accounting, Research Cash Management, Asset Management, and Construction Accounting; Student Financial Services (Cashier's Office, Student Accounting & Customer Service, and Accounts Receivable); Payroll and Tax Services and the Office of Supplier Diversity. The UCO's mission is to safeguard institutional resources and provide accounting and operational support to the USF System while ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and regulatory financial guidelines. The Accountant supports both departmental and university-wide financial operations by processing and reviewing accounting transactions, ensuring adherence to university policies, and maintaining accurate financial records. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, setting up new customer accounts, and assisting with treasury and compliance activities. The role also contributes to construction-related financial reporting and serves as a backup for wire transfers and for select investment functions. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Responsibilities

The Accountant supports financial operations by processing and reviewing accounting transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with treasury and compliance activities.