Research Accountant
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 70000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Accountant - Boca Raton FL.
The Research Accountant is responsible for managing fiscal and accounting functions formulating and recommending policies and procedures and maintaining general account ledgers for a variety of Awards (grants) within the Division of Research.
Responsibilities:
Performs post-award administration duties based upon assigned awards (grants) by sponsor.
Reviews all expenditure requests to be charged to Awards (grants).
Prepares financial reports and invoices required by the sponsor. Prepares and submits accurately and on a timely basis along with any required supporting documentation.
Monitors outstanding receivables reconciling items overspent budgets. Identifies corrections needed or adjustments for indirect costs.
Verifies accounts receivable and uses the standard collection procedures to follow up on collecting any outstanding invoices.
Makes recommendations on Award (grant) resolution and referrals to legal counsel as appropriate.
Follows up on Awards (grants) with discrepancies and unresolved issues by working with the appropriate personnel and using professional experience and judgment to problem solve. Takes action as necessary to reconcile outstanding items.
Follows standard Award (grant) closeout procedures for processing for expired awards (grants).
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.
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 Presidents discretion).
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).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$65000 - $70000 per year.AMP Exempt
College or Department:
Division of Research: Research Accounting Effort AdministrationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.
