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The Fund Management area of the USF Foundation Office of Business & Financial Services processes new funds and updates for all USF departments that hold Foundation funds within Donor and Foundation policies and guidelines. In addition, this area supports including Chair budgets, state match, and endowment processing.
This position is responsible for supporting the review and processing of all Foundation Fund Management requests, which includes the establishment, maintenance and closure of approximately 6,000 funds maintained in the Blackbaud (FE), Fund Management Workflow systems, and related systems - (i.e., Reporting Xpress and Fundriver) to be sure all systems are in sync and making sure all major changes flow smoothly.
This position will also provide support where needed in the Chair Budget process, State match certification, fund history research and endowment management processing.
FOUNDATION FUND MANAGEMENT
Support in coordination of new fund set up, review fund change requests, complete appropriate changes, gather necessary documentation, correspond and meet with financial officers (signers, development officer and financial administrator), and answer inquiries as necessary. Support in review of gift agreement and scholarship criteria worksheet to ensure consistency prior to fund establishment. Enter fund information into Workflow - coordinating with Central Records - and in FE. Support with interdepartmental interaction on issues until they are resolved. Once complete send Notification of New Funds and Updates to Funds to all Financial Officers on fund. Coordinate PaperSave of fund data documents. Record fund changes on Fund Management tracking sheet. Reviewing information for organization codes and update fund types as appropriate in Workflow and FE.
FUND HISTORY RESEARCH AND FUND ADMINISTRATION
Run queries in FE to review and prepare import file to update signer information.
Code of Ethics - Annually - Renew, record and retain Code of Ethics. Review Code of Ethics document to ensure it is current. Forward the Code of Ethics form to all financial officers (Provosts, Vice Presidents, signers, development officers, financial administrators) on Foundation funds. Track all forms received. Follow up with financial officers when the form has not been received to ensure that there is no lapse in signature authority or fund access. As needed - Contact new financial officers to explain the Code of Ethics policy and get a signed form from them.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Historical research and answer inquiries on funds and authorized signers.
Assist with specific fund projects assigned by Supervisor or Management. Assist with maintaining up to date documentation of processes/procedures on fund management.
OTHER REPORTING AREAS
Help support the Chair Budget process - reviewing budgets presented and updating information, quarterly transfers and research for questions and updating revised information.
Assist with First Generation State Match annual certification. Assist in preparing documentation, communicate with colleges, prepare JE's, review transactions and provide updates to Financial Aid during the year.
OTHER FUND MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Support with coordination of fund purpose changes in accordance with FUPMIFA requirements and Foundation policy. Communication with unit staff and development officers throughout process.
SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF FM HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS TO FE PAPERSAVE
Review files in FM historical documents to upload to PaperSave. Remove duplicates, documents on incorrect files put on correct funds so all historical records will be in PaperSave.
FUND MANAGEMENT IN RELATED SYSTEMS
Assist in processes for Fundriver - review new fund set-up, organization changes, merging funds, etc.
Also, assisting in reviewing changes in Reporting Xpress.
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school degree with excellent Excel skills and good communication skills.
2 to 5 years experience working in an office setting.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate 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
One to five years experience in fiscal, accounting or business support is preferred. Project management experience is also preferred. Bachelor Degree preferred.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Fund Management area of the USF Foundation Office of Business & Financial Services processes new funds and updates for all USF departments that hold Foundation funds within Donor and Foundation policies and guidelines. In addition, this area supports including Chair budgets, state match, and endowment processing.
This position is responsible for supporting the review and processing of all Foundation Fund Management requests, which includes the establishment, maintenance and closure of approximately 6,000 funds maintained in the Blackbaud (FE), Fund Management Workflow systems, and related systems - (i.e., Reporting Xpress and Fundriver) to be sure all systems are in sync and making sure all major changes flow smoothly.
This position will also provide support where needed in the Chair Budget process, State match certification, fund history research and endowment management processing.
FOUNDATION FUND MANAGEMENT
Support in coordination of new fund set up, review fund change requests, complete appropriate changes, gather necessary documentation, correspond and meet with financial officers (signers, development officer and financial administrator), and answer inquiries as necessary. Support in review of gift agreement and scholarship criteria worksheet to ensure consistency prior to fund establishment. Enter fund information into Workflow - coordinating with Central Records - and in FE. Support with interdepartmental interaction on issues until they are resolved. Once complete send Notification of New Funds and Updates to Funds to all Financial Officers on fund. Coordinate PaperSave of fund data documents. Record fund changes on Fund Management tracking sheet. Reviewing information for organization codes and update fund types as appropriate in Workflow and FE.
FUND HISTORY RESEARCH AND FUND ADMINISTRATION
Run queries in FE to review and prepare import file to update signer information.
Code of Ethics - Annually - Renew, record and retain Code of Ethics. Review Code of Ethics document to ensure it is current. Forward the Code of Ethics form to all financial officers (Provosts, Vice Presidents, signers, development officers, financial administrators) on Foundation funds. Track all forms received. Follow up with financial officers when the form has not been received to ensure that there is no lapse in signature authority or fund access. As needed - Contact new financial officers to explain the Code of Ethics policy and get a signed form from them.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Historical research and answer inquiries on funds and authorized signers.
Assist with specific fund projects assigned by Supervisor or Management. Assist with maintaining up to date documentation of processes/procedures on fund management.
OTHER REPORTING AREAS
Help support the Chair Budget process - reviewing budgets presented and updating information, quarterly transfers and research for questions and updating revised information.
Assist with First Generation State Match annual certification. Assist in preparing documentation, communicate with colleges, prepare JE's, review transactions and provide updates to Financial Aid during the year.
OTHER FUND MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Support with coordination of fund purpose changes in accordance with FUPMIFA requirements and Foundation policy. Communication with unit staff and development officers throughout process.
SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF FM HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS TO FE PAPERSAVE
Review files in FM historical documents to upload to PaperSave. Remove duplicates, documents on incorrect files put on correct funds so all historical records will be in PaperSave.
FUND MANAGEMENT IN RELATED SYSTEMS
Assist in processes for Fundriver - review new fund set-up, organization changes, merging funds, etc.
Also, assisting in reviewing changes in Reporting Xpress.
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school degree with excellent Excel skills and good communication skills.
2 to 5 years experience working in an office setting.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate 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
One to five years experience in fiscal, accounting or business support is preferred. Project management experience is also preferred. Bachelor Degree preferred.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accounting Assistant
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field is the baseline for EB-2 eligibility. If your credential is foreign, get a formal equivalency evaluation before applying, since the PERM audit can surface documentation gaps late in the process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to find employers who have filed PERM applications for accounting roles before. Firms with a track record are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-process than those filing for the first time.
Search Migrate Mate for sponsoring employers
Filter by Accounting Assistant roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who haven't committed to PERM filing for this job category.
Confirm the PERM wage covers your offered salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so there are no surprises when the employer files the LCA.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early
Accounting Assistants are often filed under EB-3, but if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or specialized credentials, EB-2 is possible. Getting this classification right at the PERM stage matters because it affects your priority date and backlog wait.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status. This can shorten your overall wait time significantly compared to sequential filing.
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Find Accounting Assistant JobsAccounting Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Accounting Assistant role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Accounting Assistant positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent credentials, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. The employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and EB-3 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, so the process isn't subject to the H-1B cap uncertainty. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year, and priority date backlogs add wait time for applicants from countries like India and China.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. They file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and PERM audits are common in accounting fields. The job description used in the PERM filing must match the actual duties you'll perform, so it's worth reviewing it carefully before the employer files.
How do I find Accounting Assistant jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Accounting Assistant roles with green card sponsorship history. Many employers are open to sponsorship but don't advertise it in job postings. Filtering by PERM filing history surfaces employers who have committed to the process before, which is a much stronger signal of willingness than a general 'visa sponsorship available' disclaimer in a job ad.
Does my accounting credential need to be U.S.-based to qualify for PERM sponsorship?
No, but foreign credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. For EB-3, a foreign bachelor's degree in accounting is generally accepted if a credential evaluation agency confirms it meets the U.S. standard. For EB-2, equivalency documentation becomes more scrutinized. USCIS reviews the evaluation during adjudication, so using a recognized evaluation service early protects your case.
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