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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
(on-site)
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5 days ago
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
(on-site)
Job Type
Full-Time
Min Education
None
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Yearly Salary
Job Function
Accounting/Finance
Finance Specialist I
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Finance Specialist I
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Description
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.• 0-2 years related work experience in lieu of postsecondary education requirements.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience working in intercollegiate athletics
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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 webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
- Interpret complex university policies and procedures to coordinate the processing of accounts receivable invoices for sports teams and units, assist with new vendor onboarding and contract processing
- Supervise employee reimbursements and expenditure transfers for athletics staff
- Supervise the procurement process, including the approval of purchase requisitions and P-card transactions, ensuring compliance with university policies, financial guidelines, and compliant with NCAA guidelines
- Facilitate and supervise travel logistics with travel agency, demonstrating the ability to make strategic decisions regarding travel arrangements
- Independently review and process complex expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies
- Partner and collaborate on USF Foundation, USF Contract Management, and USF Procurement initiatives providing expertise in processing check requests, purchase requisitions, payment request forms, and supplier punch-outs.
- Contribute strategically to financial activities, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals by managing and tracking operational spending with assigned sports teams and units.
- Analyze data to assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, spreadsheets, ad hoc reports, and consolidated financial reports used by management/accountable officers
- Perform analytical analysis of departmental financial transactions to ensure purchases are within operational budget.
- Compile and analyze data for transactional reporting, including transaction counts, average spend per transaction, vendor spend, variance from SLA, and other ad hoc reports as needed
- Stakeholder Interaction:
- Engage in daily, proactive interactions with USF campus departments, Athletics staff, and student-athletes, to foster effective communication, build collaborative relationships, and provide strategic support
- Address complex inquiries, offer guidance, and contribute to the overall enhancement with various university agencies (Purchasing, HR, Finance & Accounting, DSR, RPM, UCO, and Travel) as well as Athletics specific agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job ID: 80014290
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