Professional Accountant 1 - 533124

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 - 533124

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: $45,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule:

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

Working Conditions:

• 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.

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 533124

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.