Professional Accountant 3 - Controllers

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking an Accounting professional to support the Office of the Controller by implementing procedures to enhance compliance with GAAP and university policies. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and analyze financial data to resolve discrepancies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting (or related field) with four years of experience; a Master’s or MBA is a plus. Collaboration with campus partners and potential banking duties are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field plus 4 years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
• Ability to prepare and review reconciliations and journal entries

Responsibilities

• Identify problem areas with potential non-compliance and recommend policies to improve compliance
• Prepare and review reconciliations of accounts and sub-ledgers, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial information and notes to financial statements
• Evaluate and recommend policies to properly record financial transactions
• Collaborate with university community and external constituents to improve processes
• May manage banking and cash management duties
• Interpret fiscal rules and policies and advise leadership
• Serve as liaison between the Office of the Controller and the university community
• Supervise staff as assigned
• Assist with special projects

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting or related field or MBA

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP/GL system

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 Office of Controller by developing and implementing procedures to improve compliance with institutional and Federal/State regulations as it relates to accounting practices for the University. Prepares and reviews reconciliations and journal entries. Analyzes, balances and researches financial data discrepancies.

• Identifies problem areas with the insight to recognize potential areas of non-compliance and makes recommendations for policies and procedures and actively seek to build, improve and adapt methods and directives in order to enhance and promote University compliance while supporting the University's initiatives.
• Prepares and reviews 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.
• May assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial information. Creates notes to the Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis and other required reports as assigned.
• Evaluates, develops and recommends to leadership policies/procedures to properly record financial transactions and maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP, University policies and State regulations.
• 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.
• May have responsibility for banking and/cash management duties as assigned.
• Interprets fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies. Makes recommendations on new and improved programs to effectively manage fiscal and accounting administration.
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of the Controller and the University community.
• Supervises staff as assigned.
• 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, and four (4) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field or an MBA, and two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel desired.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$70,000 to $75,000

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

Expanded 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 Affiant 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, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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