Senior Accountant - GAAP & Compliance

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

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.