Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 48298
Department Controller's Office - Auxiliary AccountingEqual Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities This position is a member of the Accounting & Reporting Services team in the Controller’s Office focused on performing centralized tasks related to University billing and accounts receivable processing and bringing additional auxiliaries’ billing and accounts receivable processes into the financial ERP system, PeopleSoft (OMNI).

Duties include carrying out tasks related to University billing and accounts receivable processing, including payment receipt, payment application, accounts receivable, and dunning activities. Coordinates write-off requests and outstanding AR reports. Analyzes and monitors AR and Billing activities to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and University policies and procedures.

Serves as a representative of the University in correspondence with external customers and regularly interacts with department fiscal representatives. Assists in providing training and direction to University personnel regarding OMNI AR and Billing activities. Assists and advises University departments regarding AR/Billing transactions.

Responsible for bringing additional auxiliary department AR and Billing functions into the University’s financial accounting system. Assists in analyzing business processes and completes implementation steps in coordination with Enterprise Resource Planning. Applies knowledge of multiple PeopleSoft OMNI Financials modules, including Project Costing, Contracts, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Customer modules.

Ensures accuracy and integrity of auxiliary customer data. Performs auxiliary customer maintenance activities, including entry of new customers and periodic maintenance and clean-up of existing customer records.

Assists in special projects related to the management of Auxiliaries. Provides reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement of AR and Billing activity. Maintains documentation on AR/Billing procedures (internal and external).Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalency and six year of experience.

(Note:or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Experience in electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.

Experience compiling, reviewing, and reconciling data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Proficiency in and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Resume and cover letter must be uploaded with the application.Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience with financial enterprise resource planning systems (such as PeopleSoft/OMNI or comparable systems).

Experience analyzing and documenting business processes.

Experience utilizing effective customer service skills and working effectively in a team setting.

Experience in accounts receivable and billing functions and/or customer maintenance.

Ability to adapt to changing business processes.Pay Plan This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.Criminal Background Check This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Resume and cover letter must be uploaded with the application.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.