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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Accounting – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

The Accounting Coordinator is expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgment.

• Maintain general ledger, and monthly journal entries generated within the Controller's Office and from various departments within the organization.
• Participate in the month-end close as well as the year-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and performing necessary reviews and analyses.
• Maintain the accuracy of segment financials in the ERP system and perform the budget to actual analysis on the Housing Segment.
• Prepare the Honors College and Housing Segment's annual financial reports.
• Provides assistance with the FAU Finance Corporation audit and the preparation of the financial statements of FAU and its Direct Support Organizations.
• Exercises proficiency in GASB and GAAP Accounting Standards. Represents the department and the University in appropriate departmental, SUS, or State Committees.
• Serve as liaison with other departments across the University, including but not limited to Budget Office, Procurement Services, and Facilities Management.
• Communicates with the University community to ensure their accounting request and needs are met through the ticketing system as well as through emails and phone.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
• Sick Leave Pool Program
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. For some positions assigned to this class special qualifications may be added to the minimum, such as possession of a State of Florida CPA certificate.

Salary:

$65,000 - $70,000 per year.
Full-time, Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Controller's Office - General Accounting Operations

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm. with additional hours during the peak time of the fiscal year.

Application Deadline:

2023-11-19

Special Instructions to Applicant:

***UPDATE - WORKING TITLE CHANGED FROM COORDINATOR, ACCOUNTING TO ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR.***

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711