Staff Accountant, College Foundation

Job Profile Summary

This position supports accounting and financial operations of the Foundation. Under limited supervision, the purpose of the job requires the application of accounting practices and theory for compound complex accounting processes in order to complete period close requirements provided for each functional area such as general ledger processes, accounts payables and receivables, project process and reconciliation, investments and financial reporting. Employees in this job classification are responsible for analyzing financial and operating data and preparing management reports and financial statements, as necessary.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business or Accounting.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Six years of relevant experience.
• Experience using accounting systems to perform accounting and financial functions.

Essential Functions:

• Other - 45%: Responsible for completion of the tasks outlined in the close check list. Research and process correcting entries. Analyze Balance Sheet and profit & loss accounts to identify errors and propose adjustments with minimal supervision. Strong technical accounting knowledge to compile and complete analysis of financial statements. Prepare and maintain complex tracking reports for the health science and hospital partners. Compiles and maintains subsystem reconciliation records.
• Weekly - 20%: Processes the Accounts Payables by overseeing the submission of the check requests and the posting to the financial system for vendor payments and college invoices following internal process and controls.
• Monthly - 20%: Assists with month end close processes that consists of receiving and reconciling the monthly college invoices; processes and prepares the monthly invoices for the health science partners; processes the related party transactions. Prepare gift reconciliations, reviews, and upload gift entries from the Raiser’s Edge subsystem. Prepares the monthly and quarterly allocations.
• Other - 5%: Prepares accounting journal entries for receivables. Correctly apply revenue recognition for the recording to expenses and revenue. Reconciles project activity.
• Other - 5%: Prepares regularly scheduled and special reconciliations and financial statements for local, state, federal, and private funding sources. Interacts with internal and external auditors, participates in audit support, and/or provides information and access to accounting records as required. Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Provides oversight and guidance to other staff.
• Other - 5%: Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, college and DSO policies and applicable laws and regulations. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Job Title

Staff Accountant, College Foundation

  

Position Number

P0091173

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

College Foundation

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

715

    

Salary

$60,000 - $65,000 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

First Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

40

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume and transcripts are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to