Accounting Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Account Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

This position will serve as the Athletics Accounting Coordinator within the Athletics Department and support the financial accounting functions for the Athletics Business & Finance Office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing journal entries.

• Prepare balance sheet and revenue reconciliations, including ticket sales, per seat contributions, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, etc.

• Assist with daily deposits of cash/checks and accurate recording of credit card/other sales.  Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for audit purposes and compliance with proper policies and procedures.

• Prepare, analyze, and send monthly budget reports for all sports and administrative units.

• Perform quality control review of all financial transactions and propose correcting entries on a regular basis.

• Assist with the preparation of annual athletics financial reports for the NCAA, Conference, and University.

• Review and approve expense reports when requested or required.

• Assist with the creation and modification of purchase orders.

• Review Accounts Payable activity and work with vendors when necessary to ensure payments are accurate and up to date.

• Assist with the creation of manuals/job aids for the Athletics Business & Finance Office.

• Interact internally with Purchasing, Cashier’s Office, Budget, Foundation, and other Campus departments.

• Assist Athletics CFO in other functions as assigned.

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