Professional Accountant 2 - Controllers

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports the goals and objectives of the Office of the Controller by managing University bank accounts and assisting with the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes. Prepares journal entries and reconciliations. Analyzes, balances and researches financial data discrepancies.

• Maintains adequate cash balance in University bank account and manages various investment accounts, to include investing and liquidating funds. Prepares schedule of daily cash on hand and anticipates University financial needs.
• Prepares 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.
• Assists with journal entry and reconciliation preparation and variance analysis for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close. Provides supporting documentation as it relates to internal and state audit requests.
• Evaluates, develops and recommends 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.
• Communicates directly with the university's banking partner and all third party vendors supporting daily tasks.
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of the Controller and the University community.
• 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 two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field, or an MBA to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.
• Cash Management experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$57,000 - $62,000

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.