Professional Accountant 1

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About FIU

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

Works with various levels of management to ensure the effective and efficient financialsoperations of the Athletics department business office. Assists with the development,
interpretation, and implementation of accounting concepts or techniques related to strategicplanning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.

• Assists in the overall day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Operation, Athletics Finance Corporation, and Athletics Foundation.
• Processes journal entries, inter-company billing, and invoice processing. Maintains and updates monthly reports.
• Assists with the management and reconciliation of facilities rentals for external events.
• Provides expense oversight and procurement for FIU Football home games.
• Processes payments and deposits, maintains logs and reconciliations, handles cash and check transactions, as needed
• Provides general guidance to support staff to ensure transactions are in compliance with federal, state and/or University guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Manages the day-to-day operation and the workload of Athletics Foundation.
• Works closely with the Development Officers to manage donor accounts receivable, will be expected to assist with communication to donors on collection of past due balances.

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About FIU

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

Works with various levels of management to ensure the effective and efficient financialsoperations of the Athletics department business office. Assists with the development,
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interpretation, and implementation of accounting concepts or techniques related to strategicplanning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.

• Assists in the overall day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Operation, Athletics Finance Corporation, and Athletics Foundation.
• Processes journal entries, inter-company billing, and invoice processing. Maintains and updates monthly reports.
• Assists with the management and reconciliation of facilities rentals for external events.
• Provides expense oversight and procurement for FIU Football home games.
• Processes payments and deposits, maintains logs and reconciliations, handles cash and check transactions, as needed
• Provides general guidance to support staff to ensure transactions are in compliance with federal, state and/or University guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Manages the day-to-day operation and the workload of Athletics Foundation.
• Works closely with the Development Officers to manage donor accounts receivable, will be expected to assist with communication to donors on collection of past due balances.
• Works closely with the Development Officers and contact donors for pledge reminders.
• Works with the Office of the Controller to reconcile quarter end balance sheet accounts.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Intermediate or advance skill level with Excel.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $40,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

How To Apply

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 statusin " 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.

How To Apply

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 statusin " 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.

Disclosures

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. _

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