Professional Accountant III Office of the Controller – 534699 Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Professional Accountant III

• Office of the Controller
• 534699 Florida International University
• 4.3 Miami, FL Job Details Full-time $70,000
• $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel CPA ERP systems Master’s degree Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree PeopleSoft GAAP Accounting General ledger accounting Construction Bachelor’s degree in accounting Senior level 4 years Master of Business Administration 2 years Accounting Full Job Description

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) Professional Accountant III

• Office of the Controller
• 534699 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. Job Summary Supports the goals and objectives of Office of Controller by developing and implementing procedures to improve compliance with institutional and Federal/State regulations as it relates to accounting practices for the University. Prepares and reviews reconciliations and journal entries. Analyzes, balances and researches financial data discrepancies. Identifies problem areas with the insight to recognize potential areas of non-compliance and makes recommendations for policies and procedures and actively seek to build, improve and adapt methods and directives in order to enhance and promote University compliance while supporting the University’s initiatives. Prepares and reviews reconciliations of accounts and subledgers, 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. May assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial information. Creates notes to the Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis and other required reports as assigned. Evaluates, develops and recommends to the Associate & Assistant Controller policies/procedures to properly record financial transactions and maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP, University policies and State regulations. 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. Interprets fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies. Makes recommendations on new and improved programs to effectively manage fiscal and accounting administration. Serves as a liaison between the Office of the Controller and the University community. Supervises staff as assigned. 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, and four (4) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master’s degree in Accounting or related business field or an MBA, and two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience. Desired Qualifications Relevant professional certification (CPA), or advance degree in accounting or business related discipline. Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system. Experience in construction accounting. Supervisory experience. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel desired. Experience in General Ledger and accounting operations.

Advertised Salary:

$70,000

• $75,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.

Pre-Employment Requirements Expanded Background Check Other Information Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Travel to FIU Campus For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 534699

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $75,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Accounting:

4 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Miami, FL 33199 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Miami, FL 33199: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person