Professional Accountant 1

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.

Assists the Assistant Director of Finance maintaining financial/accounting statements and records ensuring compliance with university policy and procedures.

• Assists Assistant Director in collecting all outstanding debt for all department operations. Assists with file transfers between collection agencies and Nupark (parking software). Provides the Assistant Director with updates of internal outstanding balances from departments in relation to events and departmental portals and rental billing. Maintains records of transactions, preparing financial reports and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities specific to accounts payable.
• Performs internal audits and ensures cash and credit card transactions are performed according to university policy.
• Prepares daily deposits for cash, check transactions for department in MMC and BBC. Enters deposit information for cash, check and credit cards Nupark and Panthersoft. Counts and prepares deposit for Brinks for 15 multi-plate pay machines on MMC campus. Provides change to Customer Service Center clerks.
• Assists Assistant Director in managing and processing requisitions and payments within Panthersoft, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices while adhering to university policies and procedures.
• Assists the Assistant Director in researching discrepancies in the system and helps maintain records. Reconciles credit cart deposits made in the office of in Pay by Text. Assists in quarterly variance analysis and budget preparations for the department
• Reviews fiscal documents, university invoices, requisitions and travel authorizations for accuracy. Ensures payment for deposits are properly endorsed and deposit bags are properly labeled. Completes travel authorizations and expense reports for department ensuring university policies. Assists with property controls.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Administration. the omission of a specific duty does not preclude the manager or coordinators from assigning duties which are logically related to the position.

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.

Knowledge of Peoplesoft Financials

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Handles information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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.