Professional Accountant 1 – 534867 Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

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. 534867 – Professional Accountant 1

Job Summary:

Follow established University and departmental procedures to perform detailed accounting assignments in support of the Athletics Department. Serves as a primary University credit card user for the Athletics department; manages all related transactions, supporting documentation, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with procurement and audit standards. Performs monthly and adhoc reconciliations for the Athletics Business Office, including purchasing card transactions, vendor payments, travel expenses, petty cash, and department-specific accounts. Investigates and resolves discrepancies proactively. Responds to inquiries from vendors, internal departments, students, and other stakeholders; researches account issues, analyzes supporting data, and provides resolution in a timely and professional manner. Processes a wide range of accounting transactions such as invoice payments, purchase order creation, journal entries, expense transfers, and budget amendments while ensuring compliance with internal controls. This requires the calculation and verification of data. Maintains ongoing communication with vendors, regularly requests and reviews statements of account to ensure balances are accurate and up-to-date; follows up on outstanding items or payment discrepancies. Serves as an Athletics department¿s primary liaison with Procurement Services, managing external contract workflows; tracks all stages of contract approval, maintains contract repository, and ensures compliance with procurement and legal standards. Enters and maintains financial and operational data in University systems, updates departmental logs, and ensures records are securely stored in accordance with retention policies. Maintains up-to-date knowledge and compliance with State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department policies and procedures. Reports any known or suspected NCAA violations to the Director of Athletic Compliance and assists in the compliance oversight of subordinate staff. Performs additional fiscal or administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor and assist with special projects as needed. Responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the department and University. Oversees ordering, receiving, and inventory of all departmental attractive assets. Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Professional Accountant 1. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.

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

Job Category:

Administrative Advertised Salary:

$40,000 – $44,000

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s): Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Driver’s License Check Expanded 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 # 534867 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 State University System of Florida Member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu