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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Accounting Coordinator, Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling intercompany accounts between the Foundation and the University.

• Responsible for several reconciliations for Balance sheet and P&L accounts.

• Preparing monthly analysis surrounding relevant accounts.

• Preparing and assembling work papers, schedules, and accounting summaries on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.

• Maintaining general and/or subsidiary account ledgers and handling a wide variety of funds for a department/unit/university or Foundation.

• Preparing and reviewing journal entries generated within the Foundation Office and from various departments within the organization.

• Maintaining controls and performing balancing operations on accounting activities for the department/unit or Foundation.

• Interpreting fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies and recommending new and improved programs to effectively manage fiscal and accounting administration.

• Maintaining policies and procedures for the area of specialty and designing and delivering various specialized projects.

• Assisting with preparing monthly financial statements and related monthly information, and participating in year-end audit.

• May represent the Foundation in appropriate departmental meetings.

• Coordinating, developing, implementing, and interpreting operating procedures surrounding financial accounting and reporting.

• Assisting Foundation administrators and inter-institutional groups throughout the University community in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems and in disseminating information regarding Foundation rules, policies, and contracts.

• Designing, developing, and conducting special studies in the assigned area(s) of fiscal and accounting. Collecting and analyzing data as appropriate.

• Preparing fiscal statements and reports, as requested.

• Performing special projects, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Exercises proficiency in GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.

Familiarity with Workday ERP system.

Familiarity with NFP (Not for Profit) accounting.

Work experience in the industry of higher education.

Familiarity with Accounting under GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board).

Salary:

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

College or Department:

Institutional Advancement

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2022-09-28-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result to disqualification.