Professional Accountant 1
Miami, FL 
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Job Description
Job Opening ID
532053
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Close Date
05/23/2024
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Job ID
532053
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
About FIU

Florida International University is a 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.

Job Summary
  • Manages the preparation of general ledger entries, guaranteeing the accuracy and prompt finalization of financial outcomes for month-end closing. Supports the integration of budget figures into the financial system.
  • Provides supporting documentation for financial and other regulatory reporting requirements, such as tax reporting, annual filings and audits, while ensuring deadlines are met. (i.e. 1099, 990)
  • Interacts with other departments as needed for job functionality.
  • Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards, cash transactions, and wire transfers, and provides related reporting.
  • Assists with supplier orders as needed, and assists with the preparation of billing invoices.
  • Prepares deposits reports, monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations and compiles all supporting documentation for respective balances in balance sheet accounts. Maintains and updates balance sheet support schedules.
  • Assists with the development of financial analysis and report design for operational and forecasting initiatives.
  • Responsible for managing assigned Accounts Payable processes; which involves organizing and maintaining relevant documentation, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in the financial system, verifying the correctness and proper allocation of vendor bills. Also includes monitoring unresolved bills and suggesting necessary adjustments for unrecorded liabilities. Oversees the status of issued payments and adheres to established follow-up protocols as required.
  • Provides support in evaluating and handling vendor agreements. Conducts assessments of supplier expenses. Keeps track of agreement information.
  • Ensures deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Assists with the delivery of metrics and key indicator packages.
  • Records and tracks inventory.
  • Assists with the design of financial spreadsheets used for forecasting, budget, analysis, and reporting.
  • Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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

Healthcare experience preferred.
PeopleSoft (PS) general ledger, and PS Query Manager and Business Intelligence experience is a plus.
Ability to demonstrate advanced experience with Microsoft Excel such as ability to create and manipulate Pivot Tables, Vlookups and other "function" related formulas.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$45,000-$47,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the , the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: .

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 years
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