Senior Accountant

Department

Controller, General Accounting

Compensation

$57,834.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

Job Function:

30%-Monitor and reconcile Federal State and Private Loan Programs (Grant and Loans, FWS) and G5.
20%-Monitor and reconcile Institutional Programs (such as Athletics, Custodial, Institutional grants and scholarships, and UNF Foundation scholarships.)

10%-Assist with Financial Statements, DFS schedules, Notes to the Financial Statements, MD&A, and RSI. Provide auditors with requested information.

10%-Assist with daily campus transfer requests. Assist with review and approval of journal transfers. Also, assist the campus community on questions related to journal entries

10%-Reconcile liability accounts for Student Refunds Fund in a monthly basis.

5%-Create and maintain campus detail codes.

5%-Review outstanding checks older than six months for Federal Financial Aid Refunds and checks returned in the mail in a monthly basis.

5%-Work on special projects and reconciliations.

5%-Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions:

Review E-Payables (Virtual Card) and Procurement Card monthly reconciliations, Bookstore and Petty Cash reconciliations, and other reconciliations as needed. Also, review collection agency accounts in a quarterly basis for the Student Financial Services Coordinator. Prepare and process monthly Technology Fee entry. Assist in the software purchases review. Record the Florida Prepaid difference for overage received by the University. Assist with the overhead job processing in Finance Self Service/Banner.

Departmental Requirements:

Experience in Higher Education or Government preferred. CPA preferred or working toward CPA eligibility. Experience with SCT Banner System preferred.

Supervision Received:

This position will require minimal supervision by the Coordinator and is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion. The incumbent develops procedures for performing a variety of complex duties within established guidelines; has considerable freedom while the work is in process and receives instructions on new assignments.

Level of Public Contact:

This position has daily contact internally with faculty, staff and departmental administrators.

Monetary Responsibility:

This position assists with the proper financial reporting of funds in excess of $100 million dollars annually. Any degree in error can result in severe consequences such as a qualified audit opinion.

Policy-making and/or Interpretation:

This position will assist in the interpretation of established University Board of Trustees and the State Board of Governors policies relating to accounting practices. This position will assist in the interpretation of Florida Statutes and federal regulations as they relate to Accounting procedures. This position will assist in the development of policies as they relate to the Accounting Principles within the Controller's Office.

Program Direction and Development:

This position helps to insure that the goals and objectives of the Controller's Office/General Accounting Unit are understood and met. This position helps to develop procedures to help meet these goals and objectives. Provides direction to Accountants as it relates to policies, programs and procedures. Helps to ensure that the financial and administrative needs of a diverse and dynamic campus community are met, while helping to ensure appropriate legal compliance and the financial health and integrity of the University is maintained.

 

Required Qualifications

Nature of Work: The Senior Accountant, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.

Typical Responsibilities: Coordinate the implementation and administration of accounting processes and/or programs. Reconcile and prepare journal entries to record daily deposits. Assist with month end entries. Reconcile bank and investment accounts and liability accounts. Track grant expenses and supporting documentation. Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program's success. Assist in the preparation & delivery of workshops and training programs. May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Mast