Florida Gulf Coast University
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant performs moderately complex professional
accounting functions for the Foundation finance office. Computes
and prepares data for journal entries, reviews general ledger and
related financial statements.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
At Florida Gulf Coast University, employees are expected to work on
campus as part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
While this role does not directly interact with students, its
on-site presence is essential to supporting the university's
operations and advancing student learning across the
institution.
Job Description
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Reconciles assigned accounts and/or accounting functions. Makes
corrections and adjustments to the general ledger.
Prepares financial reports, balance sheets, budget reports,
excel spreadsheets, and accounting summaries.
Performs detailed analyses of accounting activities. Identifies
discrepancies and makes recommendations for correction.
Audits accounting transactions to ensure compliance with
University and Foundation policies, federal and state regulations,
and GAAP standards.
Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and
expenditures for the department.
Creates and maintains spreadsheets or databases for supporting
documentation, record keeping, auditing, and verification.
Responds to customer accounting questions and problems.
Researches and analyzes the history of accounting transactions,
performs queries, and generates supporting documentation.
Recommends policies, procedures and control systems to improve
accounting operations.
Maintains and troubleshoots daily, monthly and quarterly
transactions.
Reconciles and maintains the Foundation's corporate card
program.
Compiles and distributes monthly Foundation financial reports
to University departments.
Other Duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either six years of directly related
full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution in Accounting or closely related
field and two years of full-time experience directly related to the
job functions.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accounting experience in a higher education and/or non-profit
setting.
- Experience with Workday Finance module.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as they related
to higher education accounting activities.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn Workday or similar enterprise
financial management software application.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
and complete simultaneous projects.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention
to detail.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff,
faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented
environment.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and
independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and
perform work in various situations when numerous and competing
demands are involved.
- Ability to use effective decision making and problem solving
techniques.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and
procedures consistently.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare
financial reports, statements, and projections.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/staff-accountant-fort-myers-florida-united-states-35ff5d90-387d-4f4d-8ad0-aa53ee7cc0c5
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