Professional Accountant 1 - 534022
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Professional Accountant 1 - 534022
Job Summary:
Supports the goals and objectives of the Office of the Controller by assisting with reconciliations. Reviews and provides assistance with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Prepares accounting transactions as needed.
- Reconciles and maintains various accounts monthly as assigned. Reconciles accounts, records, reports and journals as assigned.
- Participates in banking activities as assigned. Will have access to banking portals for the review and approval of wire payments.
- Assists in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including journal entry preparation, variance analysis, and reconciliation preparation/completion as assigned.
- Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts as assigned. Prepares financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports as assigned.
- Maintains accounting records for special accounts and projects. Assists with special projects as assigned.
- Maintains accurate financial records and prepares clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
- Reviews and posts ID Transfer requests, including correspondence with university departments verifying supporting documentation is adequate in the support of the transactions being requested for transfer.
- May serve as a liaison to the university community for specialized issues as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting; OR four (4) years of appropriate experience to include one (1) year of accounting-related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.
Job Category: Administrative
Advertised Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule:
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Conditions:
- Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Expanded Background Check
For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 534022
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
