Professional Accountant 2

About the role

Florida International University (FIU) is a leading public research university with over 55,000 students and an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in Miami, FIU offers over 200 degree programs, including medicine and law. The university is home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, making it a hub for research in environmental resilience, health, and technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary lead for post-audit reviews, Foundation Credit Card analysis, and oversight of financial compliance to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and donor restrictions.
• Reviews all Foundation credit card transactions on a monthly basis for proper backup, accuracy, allowability, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Provides backup support for all accounting functions, including AP, AR, expense reports, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, investment accounting, month-end tasks, and year-end tasks.
• Responsible for the review and setup of new Foundation projects and preparation of necessary journal entries, forms, and project documentation (LOA, NCE, etc).
• Reviews interim reports submitted to donors/grantors for financial compliance.
• Aids the Accounting Manager with monthly review of new Foundation pledges.
• Assists with preparing, reviewing, and/or updating financial, investment, Foundation budget, and other management reports (BOT, BOD, etc).
• Provides guidance and training to staff on compliance and Foundation policies and procedures.
• Serves as the FIU Foundation's primary lead for PCI DSS compliance.
• Collaborates with Director of IT and Director of Gift Services to review and determine the security of the existing equipment and make any updates, as needed.
• Supports internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field with a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting, and two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field, or an MBA with a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• Project management and coordination.
• Training and development.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$55,000 - $60,000

Schedule

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