Accounting Specialist - OPS (Finance)

Hourly Rate: $18.00/hourly, 30 hours/week

Organizational Summary:

The University Controller's Office, led by the Assoc. VP/Controller, is primarily responsible for safeguarding university wide institutional resources and provides accounting, analytical and operational financial support for the instructional, research and service missions of USF, while ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and regulatory financial guidelines. The UCO consists of Accounting and Reporting Services (General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Research Cash Management, Asset Management, & Construction Accounting); Student Accounting Services (Cashier's Office, Student Accounting & Customer Service, and Accounts Receivable); and the Office of Budget & Financial Analysis. All of the groups in this division have unique and collaborative missions including State University System financial and budget reporting, internal reporting & analysis.

Position Summary:

This position processes payments from students and the University community while working as a team member within the Student Accounting Services - Cashiering/Customer Service unit. The position utilizes both Banner and PeopleSoft information systems. The position provides customer service via face-to-face, email, and phone, with regards to student billing inquiries. Works with other university departments to request information related to the payments or transactions on the student account. Performs other duties as assigned by management.Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a High School diploma and four years of related experience in an accounting function. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

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.Working at USF
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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.Job Duties:

Process payments of student and department accounts utilizing both Banner and Peoplesoft information systems. Processes collection agency payments, AR Collect payments, and scholarships. Processes cash transfers. Processes manual transcript request transactions and forward to the Registrar's Office.

Provides customer service which includes analyzing and explaining student accounts via face-to-face, email, and phone. Handles requests from other university departments as it pertains to payment postings.

Performs end-of-day balancing and reconciling of all transaction posting.