Specialist, Accounting

Position Number

SE0438

Position Title

Specialist, Accounting

Job Type

Staff

FT/PT

Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description

Responsible for providing accounting, analysis, reconciliation, fiscal monitoring, and other financial related services related to the college accounting records.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Primarily Remote: Employee performs the majority of job duties remotely and may occasionally work on site, based on operational needs with advance notice, when possible.

Grade

2024

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Number

S4180P

Location(s)

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 5:00AM (Hours subject to change based on business needs)

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Start Date

10/20/2026

Posting End Date

11/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quicklink for Posting

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/44113

Salary Range

$38,654 per year

Description of Job Function

1. Acts as liaison for the Financial Services division in matters with other college departments, fielding and responding to inquiries relating to financial transactions. 2. Reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts to accounting records on a timely basis. 3. Processes accounting entries as needed to adjust account balances based on reconciliation or other fiscal monitoring activities performed. 4. Monitors financial accounting transactions for compliance with college policy and procedure, as well as applicable State, Federal, or external agency mandated regulations. Identifies any questionable financial activity, and resolves potential issues in coordination with the Director, Accounting. 5. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets and other necessary documentation to provide auditable evidence of verification of account balances, reconciliation, monitoring procedures, and any other fiscal functions that may be deemed necessary. 6. Prepares internal and external agency financial reports within the required deadlines. 7. Reviews cash position on a regular basis to ensure appropriate cash balances are maintained in accounts. Requests disbursement of funds from appropriate funding agency as needed. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement

Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in accounting or business.

Preferred Type of Experience

Progressively responsible accounting experience, which demonstrates an understanding of accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of computerized accounting practices and procedures. 2. Skill in the use of personal computers and other accounting related software, including Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Microsoft, Excel. 3. Skill in effectively communicating orally and in writing demonstrate the ability to accurately and thoroughly communicate using logic and clarity of thought. 4. Ability to handle multiple priorities, follow complex directions, organize work, take initiative, and function independently. 5. Ability to accurately collect, process, review, and evaluate financial and accounting data, and prepare related reports. 6. Ability to maintain good working relationships with college staff and external partners. 7. Ability to provide guidance to support staff in the completion of their tasks.

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED required; preferred Associate's degree in accounting or business; progressively responsible accounting experience preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ability to handle multiple priorities and communicate effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• reconciling accounts
• processing entries
• preparing reports

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Orlando, Florida, United States
• Salary: USD 38,654 – 38,654 / year
• Languages: English

About Valencia College

A college providing education and administrative services. — Industry: Education