Accounting Specialist II

Florida Gulf Coast University • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist II at Florida Gulf Coast University is responsible for performing moderately complex accounting functions, including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, auditing transactions, and preparing financial reports. This role ensures compliance with established policies and procedures while maintaining the integrity of financial records.

Requirements

• High school diploma and six years of full-time experience related to job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with general accounting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• Accounting experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Financial Edge NXT module and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Assists with processing and posting routine accounting transactions such as travel reimbursements, vendor invoices, and p-card charges.
• Maintains the expense management database.
• Verifies compliance of transactions with established policies and procedures.
• Balances and reconciles accounting records regularly.
• Assists in processing various payment types and audits cash collection records.
• Conducts audits and processes refund transactions efficiently.
• Assists with the collection of checks returned unpaid by the bank.
• Collaborates with the Staff Accountant on issuing checks and reissuing lost checks.
• Processes invoices and billing accurately and timely.
• Compiles and prepares various financial reports and statements.
• Responds to customer inquiries related to accounting functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED