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Financial Specialist I
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Summary

Location

Tampa

Type

full-time

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About this role

Salary: $46,000

Organizational Summary:

Business Support Services (BSS) is a shared services unit within the Business and Finance office of the University. BSS provides financial transaction support to optimize efficiency and leverage scale, freeing colleges/units to focus on their academic, instructional, research, or business missions. BSS offers a wide range of services, including accounts receivable, employee reimbursements, purchasing, travel, and USF Foundation transactions. BSS teams work collaboratively with each college or unit to ensure exceptional service.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing high-quality financial and administrative services to the University in accordance with the terms of the BF Embedded Services SLA. The role requires a strong understanding of university processes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service.
Responsibilities include processing accounts receivable invoices, assisting with new customer onboarding and contract processing, managing employee reimbursements and expenditure transfers, processing purchase requisitions and P-card transactions, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling expense reports.
Collaboration with BFSS team members is essential to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with university policies. The incumbent will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives to identify and implement process enhancements.

Additional Information:

Hiring a hybrid position at $46,000 annually.

 

 


Working at USF

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.

About USF 

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  

Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Services,Customer Service,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Accounts Receivable,Contract Processing,Employee Reimbursements,Expenditure Transfers,Purchase Requisitions,P-Card Transactions,Travel Arrangements,Expense Reports,Record Keeping,Compliance,Process Enhancements

About University of South Florida

The USF School of Social Work enrolled its first class in 1976. The School has a strong tradition of providing an engaging social work education program to prepare students to serve as practitioners, administrators and scholars around the globe. The BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The School has a strong commitment to promoting social, economic and environmental justice through all of its educational programs.

Team size: 11-50 employees
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Industry: Higher Education
Founding Year: 1976

What you'll do

  • The Financial Specialist I is responsible for providing high-quality financial and administrative services, including processing accounts receivable invoices and managing employee reimbursements. Collaboration with team members is essential to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with university policies.

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