Accounting Coordinator

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Position Summary:

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

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Maintain the 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.
• Provides assistance with the FAU and FAU Finance Corporation audits and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.  Preparation of monthly analysis surrounding relevant accounts.
• Participate in the Workday biannual testing process related to the new releases.
• 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 ad hoc duties and assignments as needed.
• Perform assigned duties with a high degree of independence, initiative and judgement.

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