Accountant II (Enrollment Management)

Job Description

The University of Florida is looking for an Accountant II to provide accounting, budgeting, and financial aid fund management support within the Division of Enrollment Management. In this role, you will coordinate division-wide accounting functions, manage financial aid fund processes, support budget development, and collaborate across units to ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounting Operations

• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles monthly financial records across all Enrollment Management departments.
• Administers and evaluates accounting systems, recommending improvements and updating procedures.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and supports internal auditing practices.
• Prepares routine and ad-hoc financial reports.

Student Financial Aid Fund Management

• Tracks federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds administered by Student Financial Aid (SFA).
• Ensures proper cash management and prevents over- or under-utilization of funds.
• Monitors compliance with matching requirements and other program mandates.
• Completes required federal, state, and institutional reporting.

Budget Coordination

• Supports budget development and management for Enrollment Management units.
• Maintains financial records and provides periodic budget reports.
• Assists with forecasting, researching, and justifying operating budget requests.
• Uploads budget information into university systems and ensures accounts remain balanced.

Cross-Functional Support & Collaboration

• Cross-trains across Finance team functions and provides coverage during high-volume periods or staff absences.
• Serves as liaison with General Accounting and collaborates with division, college, and university offices.
• Attends relevant meetings to stay current on policies, regulations, and procedural updates.

Other Duties

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned to support the Finance team and division goals.