Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Accountant II 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.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or closely related field.
• Two years of professional full-time accounting experience.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting experience in a higher education and/or non-profit setting.
• Experience with Workday Finance module.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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 a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and vendors.
• 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 diverse 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.

Salary: $47,200 to negotiable

FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer.