Temporary Business Development Startup Jobs in Florida

Department: Capital Planning and Finance

Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours per week. 

Additional Info for Applicants: This position may be eligible for health insurance and permanent placement in the future, based on business needs, performance, and organizational requirements. 

Health insurance eligibility requirements: https://www.usf.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/health.aspx 

Position Description:

The Temporary Business Administrator position provides construction accounting and reporting support through the administration of accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget setup and related transactions within Capital Planning and Finance.

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.  

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 two years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and three years of fiscal related work experience; or six years fiscal related work experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or related field. Experience with construction accounting. Familiar with financial systems such as Finance Mart, QuickBooks, SAP or other university applications.

Special Skills:

Thorough understanding of general accounting principles. Intermediate proficiency with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Adherence to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables. Strong organizational skills and ability to develop and maintain an organized structure, ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. Accurate with strong attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from requisition requests to change orders, receipt of invoices to payment; including logging and reviewing invoices, matching to purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system per service level agreement timelines. 
• Thoroughly review Requisition, Change Order/Additional Service Authorization requests and invoices for adherence to USF policies and appropriate documentation.  
• Submit new supplier requests. Communicate with departments and suppliers to obtain required documentation and approval.  
• Investigate and resolve issues associated with processing of purchase orders, change orders, and invoices working with departments and suppliers as needed. 
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking requisitions to purchase orders and invoice payments. 
• Resolve budget error issues with appropriate department contacts. 
• Process payment requests, reimbursement requests, and deposits as needed. 
• Track all required performance and payment bonds and notice to owners in accordance with capital program. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.