Senior Specialist, Accounting (Broward College Foundation)

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the purpose of the job is to record revenue, payables and college budget transactions for the Advancement office and Direct Support Organizations (DSOs) and maintain the DSOs financial files. Performs related duties as assigned.

  

Minimum Education:
Associate degree required.

Minimum Experience/Training:
Three or more years of functional experience in related field of work. Experience using accounting systems to perform accounting and financial functions.
An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Essential Functions:
Daily -10%: Processes and reviews all purchase orders and requisitions in Workday. Ensures compliance with College’s policies and procedures.
Monthly- 10%: Processes and reconciles monthly scholarship and program support invoices from the College.
Daily -5%: Promptly deposits all money received at current financial institutions (ie. Northern Trust and BB&T).
Daily -10%: Prepares check runs; mails check to vendors. Resolves and researches vendor inquiries in a timely matter.
Daily -10%: Records all revenue transactions for the DSO(s) in the accounting system, including but not limited to the daily feed from Raiser’s Edge and investment income allocation posting. Maintains physical and electronic financial files of the DSO(s).
Daily -15%: Processes Accounts Payable transactions ensuring that the disbursement request has the proper approval, the benefit to the college is noted, and the expense is reasonable; ensures that the project and general ledger accounts are coded correctly. Ensure 1099 payments are properly recorded. Reconciles all accounts payable and other liability accounts.
Monthly -15%: Assists with the month-end closing process.
Other, as Needed -5%: Serves as back up to the gift processor.
Other, as Needed -5%: Work with college grants accounting to compile supporting documents and reconcile college invoices.
Other, as Needed -5%: Creates monthly and quarterly invoices to hospital partners.
Other, as Needed -5%: Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, college and DSO policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Other, as Needed -5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be detail oriented; able to handle multiple tasks at one time; meet all deadlines in a timely manner.
Strong knowledge, understanding and skills in area of responsibility; including an understanding of concepts and principles of related areas and functions.
Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards. Ability to participate as an active team member.
Ability to lead a group of employees.
Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems, i.e. Microsoft Office Products as well as specialized computer systems.
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations.

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.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan

• Wellness Program

• Vacation/Paid Time Off

• Winter and Spring Break Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Accounting (Broward College Foundation)

  

Position Number

P0005724

    

Job Status

Full time Temporary

    

Department

Grants Accounting, Foundation

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

713

    

Salary

$36,800 - $43,240 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

  

Work Shift

First Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/weekend/varies

   

Hours Per Week

40

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

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