Accounting Coordinator

Position Vacancy Announcement: 

Florida A&M University is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Coordinator, Accounting vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Key duties include reconciling financial records and reporting on capital assets; Manage the recording, depreciation, and reporting of capital assets, ensuring compliance; Conduct periodic reviews of capital asset records to verify accuracy and completeness; Maintain detailed documentation of asset valuation, classification, and lifespan estimates for audit purposes; Coordinate with other departments to ensure assets are properly recorded and reconciled across all systems; and prepare comprehensive schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Regularly review internal control procedures and recommend enhancements to strengthen asset accountability; Oversee asset valuation, depreciation, lifespan estimation, and classification; Assist with journal reviews by analyzing entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards; Respond to departmental accounting inquiries by researching complex financial transactions, providing guidance of accounting policies; Prepare university financial statements by compiling data from multiple sources, verifying account balances, ensuring the correct application of accounting principles, and assisting with the preparation of supporting schedules for audits; and perform other reconciliations as assigned by the supervisor, such as reconciling subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies, and documenting reconciliation processes for audit purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience; or master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Positions assigned to this class specification may have additional requirements such as possession of a State of Florida CPA Certificate.

Recommended Competencies

• Knowledge of basic accounting and generally accepted accounting principles and practices;
• Ability to understand and apply appropriate rules, laws and policies relating to an accounting program;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to determine work independently and meet deadlines; and,
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

Administrative and Professional and A&P Executive Service (A&P EX) positions are considered contractual. Terms and conditions are generally recognized by contract for a specific period of time or contracts renewed on an annual basis. Certain benefits, amount of leave, and notification of termination are exclusive to the pay plan.

In accordance with Florida Statute 112.219, relevant work experience may substitute for the required education: 4 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s, or 6 years in lieu of a Master’s.

How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must  include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Workday. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law. 

Conditions of Employment: 
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference  checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational  documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. 

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.  Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof  of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. 

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of  any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of  the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if  currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide  documentation. 

Reasonable Accommodation: 
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA),  please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of  the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800)  955-8771. 

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University:

Florida A&M University is an equal opportunity employer.