Professional Accountant 1 529454

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 – 529454

Job Summary:

Supports the goals and objectives of the Office of the Controller by assisting with reconciliations and 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.
• 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.
• Calculates and prepares reimbursement billings as assigned. Reviews and verifies accuracy of data.
• 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.
• May serve as a liaison to the University community for specialized issues as assigned. Serves as a backup in the University's disbursement's area as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an area of specialization and 6 credits in accounting and one (1) year of accounting-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous working experience using PeopleSoft.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

Job Category:  Administrative

Advertised Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule:

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

Working Conditions:

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

Other Information:

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 529454

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