Fiscal Assistant III/College of Journalism & Communications Business Office

Classification Title:

Fiscal Assistant III/College of Journalism & Communications Business Office

Job Description:

Bring Your Talent to a Culture of Excellence! 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fiscal Assistant III to join our team in the College of Journalism and Communications Business Office. The successful candidate will provide advanced fiscal support and expertise to the Director of Finance and the business office, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance with University of Florida Procurement rules and regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Supportive team of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all college travel budgets, travel authorizations, and travel reimbursement processes.
• Assist with the management of CJC business accounts, including processing payments to vendors and submitting requisitions for goods and services.
• Ensure purchases are compliant with University of Florida Procurement rules and regulations.
• Provide second-level accounts or fiscal support to account staff within the business office.
• Develop fiscal manuals and training sessions for CJC stakeholders.
• Perform complex calculations, collection, or verification of financial data and process account transactions.
• Function with some independent responsibility for accounting or budgetary tasks within the business office.
• Have a solid understanding of university financial policies and procedures.
• Operate autonomously as a travel and PCard expert, serving as a resource to other administrative staff.

About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications

Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. Our 70 full-time faculty members and 175 part-time instructors serve in four academic departments: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology. We enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. More than 800 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.

Business Office

You’ll be part of a dynamic team that drives financial excellence throughout the College of Journalism and Communications, a part of the esteemed University of Florida. Our team operates with the goal of delivering high-quality financial services that support the college’s strategic growth and long-term stability. Using sound financial tools, fiscal tasks are prepared and processed under the financial guidelines for the college and University to ensure accuracy and compliance. Our office works closely with various departments and stakeholders within the college to drive financial success.

About the University of Florida

UF is the state’s sole member of the Association of American Universities. It is in the midst of a multi-year pre-eminence initiative that has created more than 500 new faculty positions and generated a $70 million partnership with NVIDIA to create the nation’s top research lab in artificial intelligence. In 2020, UF faculty generated more than $900 million in research grants.

The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits

About Gainesville, Florida

As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. https://youtu.be/e_7nUKAFanM?si=7Z4s36Q80iaj6Nwg

 

Expected Salary:

Hourly Salary: $24.00 per hour.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of general accounts transaction experience.
• Approp