Professional Accountant 1

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks an Accounts Receivable Support role within the Office of the Controller. You will assist with collections, prepare reconciliations, and analyze balances to resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities include posting deposits, preparing journal entries, supporting month-end close, and liaising with university departments to improve customer service. A Bachelor's in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least 6 credits in Accounting.
• OR four (4) years of appropriate accounting-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable collections and maintain customer accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations of accounts and sub-ledgers, and journal entries as needed.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with variance analysis.

Skills

Excel

AR cycle knowledge

Discipline & accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports the goals and objectives of the Office of the Controller by assisting with accounts receivable collections. Prepares reconciliations, analyzes balances and researches financial data discrepancies. Prepares journal entries as needed.

• Maintains customer accounts and ensures that customer accounts are up-to-date. Assists billing specialists with the Accounts Receivables module in PeopleSoft. Responsible for reviewing and posting deposits.
• Prepares reconciliations of accounts and sub-ledgers, journal entries, supporting schedules and other work papers, as well as analyzes balances and researches discrepancies in financial data as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assists with journal entry and reconciliation preparation and variance analysis for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close. Provides supporting documentation as it relates to internal and state audit requests.
• Works with the University community and outside constituents to develop and implement strategies, procedures and processes based on best practices to improve customer service standards. Responds to and resolves issues efficiently and effectively.
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of the Controller and the University community.
• Assists with special projects 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

• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $55,000

Work Schedule

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

Working Condition(s)

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, 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: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.