Business Services Financial Spec - Jacksonville, United States - University of North Florida

Description

Business Services Financial Spec

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, atin order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Shane Borden at , or Initial review of applications will begin on 03/01/2024.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleBusiness Services Financial SpecPosition Number340810Requisition NumberB08714Position TypeSupport Staff Non ExemptClass Code2002Time-limited throughN/AType of AppointmentFull-TimeFaculty Position Sub-TypeN/ALength of AppointmentN/AInternal Recruitment?NoWorking Hours8:00am - 5:00pmDepartmentBusiness ServicesOrganizationBusiness ServicesDivisionAdministration & FinanceCollegeN/AApproved Hiring Salary Range$40,000 to NegotiablePay BasisAnnuallyEqual Opportunity
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General Description / Primary Purpose
This position provides accounting services to support multiple business units within Business Services. Services provided include financial statement preparation and analysis, inventory control and reconciliations, journal voucher processing, cash control, reconciliations and deposits, tracking of contract deliverables for multiple revenue generating contracts, departmental recharges and external customer billing and A/R management. This position also serves as backup for customer service in the front office. This position is the only one providing these services and acts as direct backup to the Budget Coordinator. Position requires the ability to analyze business situations and to independently develop recommendations and solutions to mitigate risks and improve business controls and reporting of financial results.

Essential Duties

Job Function

• Monitors and maintains Business Services departmental budget and purchase orders for Administration, Postal Services, Pay-for-Print, print contracts, Convenience Copy, Bookstore, Food Service, ID Card Office, Retail Leases, snack and beverage vending, and project accounts.
• Provides ongoing financial analysis of business unit budget and advises/facilitates unit managers and other administrative staff in making corrections and adjustments as required and facilitates coordination with the Director, Associate Director, and Controller's Office.
• Develops and maintains financial reports used on a monthly and quarterly basis for management of all Business Services business units and reporting to university administration.
• Reconciles physical inventories with general ledger develops and maintains reports and recommends operational policies and procedures to track activity and identify variances.
• Manages invoicing processes and receivable collection to third-party contractors.
• Process general budget ledger journal entries, requisitions, change orders, and direct pay.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets, gathers data, and provides other pertinent information as required by the Director and Associate Director of Business Services.
• Assists in the development and preparation of cost studies and special reports as required.
• Assists as the department expert for Financial Management systems including support to Business Services administration and business units.

Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information

Marginal Functions

• Monitors contract deliverables for all contracts.
• Monitor Construction project spending.
• Assist front office staff in serving customers during peak periods.
• Other duties and committee service as assigned.

Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from anin a directly related area of specialization; or a high school diploma and four years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
N/A
Departmental Requirements
Experience in Higher Education or Government preferred. Experience with Workday preferred.
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
None
Machines/Equipment used regularly
75% - Computers, 5% - Phone, 5% - Copiers and Printers
Anticipated Start Date03/04/2024Job Posting Date02/08/2024Application Review DateApplication DeadlineOpen Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationShane Borden Hiring OfficialTully BurnettLocation if not JacksonvilleN/ASpecial Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, atin order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Shane Borden at , or Initial review of applications will begin on 03/01/2024.
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Supplemental Questions

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*Are you a current employee of the university?

• Yes
• No

This position is eligible for veterans' preference under Florida law. For additional information regarding veteran's preference, please review the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs website by copying and pasting this link into another browser window: If you claim veterans' preference, you may be asked for supplemental documentation, such as a DD-214. Do you meet one or more of these criteria, and claim Veterans' Preference?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

DD-214