The Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) has active research programs in basic, translational, and clinical sciences. The MCOM Office of Research supports faculty and students with their research endeavors by providing research administrative support. This office reports to the Vice Dean of Research and is part of the MCOM Dean's Office. The Office of Research has assumed all research administration for USF Health. As part of this centralization, this position provides fiscal and budget analysis and support to the administration of USF Health and College of Medicine Office of Research.
Minimum Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and 0-2 years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and two years of fiscal related work experience; or four years fiscal related work experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Problem solving. Ability to work within a team. Effective communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of accounting, consolidated financial reporting, reconciliation of multiple accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entries.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Working at USF\n
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 \n
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\n
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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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.
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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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity\n
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.
- Assists and processes research purchasing using purchase orders, Pcard, and contracts.
- Assists and processes research travel using Archivum.
- Reconciles all accounts such as E&G, grant, USF Foundation, Research Foundation, Rebate Accounts, Auxiliary accounts, carry-forward, etc. and resolves any discrepancies. May review and make adjustments to initial reconciliations done by fiscal support positions. May maintain an additional shadow financial system.
- Prepares and develops financial projections/forecasts, \"what if\" scenarios, budget control systems, cash management systems, etc. and works with management on financial planning and reporting at monthly, quarterly and yearly intervals.
- Process vendor payments and assist with procurement-related activities in compliance with university guidelines.
- Manages cash flow for an Auxiliary operation, department, or grant by monitoring expenditures, requesting funds, preparing cash operating plans, etc.
- Perform accounting and financial tasks for loans and interest payments related to large purchases or projects which have been financed.
- Recommends appropriate accounting controls to be implemented and develops new and/or makes revisions to previous fiscal procedures for the department, division, grant or college.
- Has approval authority for all purchasing related activities and provides oversight by monitoring how purchases are affecting the budget, for compliance with USF policies and OMB guidelines, and for appropriate spending limits.
- Monitors payroll expenses and may advise on appropriate chartfields/accounts for salary expenditures. Assists in planning for future salary & rate budget allocations.
- Performs other program, grant, auxiliary or department specific financial or budget related activities.
- Serves as a liaison with other USF departments and/or external agencies by problem solving, resolving budget issues, and providing appropriate information for various financial, budget or grant related inquiries.
- Prepares annual budgets for assigned programs to submit to Financial Leadership
- Perform analytical analysis of departmental financial statements including review of budget to actuals variances on all funding sources including auxiliary, general revenue, grants, concession, agency, convenience, USF Research Foundation and USF Foundation funds.
- Analysis should also ensure that all activity is in compliance with departmental policy, USF policies/regulations and state/federal statutes.
- Complete in-year forecasting and prepare historical trend analysis reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship