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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · 1 month ago

Assistant Controller (19420)

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is seeking an Assistant Controller for their Controller's Office. The role involves overseeing fiscal and accounting functions, developing policies, and managing the General Accounting Staff while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Controller; Responsible for development and direction of one or more fiscal and accounting functions; May function for the Controller in his/her absence, as required; Develops and recommends policies relating to assigned areas of responsibility; Coordinates the development, implementation, and interpretation of operating procedures; Assists in insuring that the goals and objectives for the department, University, and SUS are communicated and achieved; Recommends operating budgetary needs for assigned areas of responsibility; Responsible for liaison activities among functional area(s) and other departments; May serve on University or SUS committees; Coordinates the completion of studies and the preparation of reports; and, Supervise or monitor the work of other accounting or administrative personnel

Supervise and oversee Cash with all bank accounts (wire, EFT, positive pay activities); Supervises, oversees and reviews bank reconciliations; Supervise and oversees Ongoing Monitoring of General Ledger Activity, Accounting Entries, Trial Balance; Supervise and oversees Process Requests of inter-unit transfers non-journal vouchers; Reconciles Student Aid Bank Accounts, and Operating Bank Accounts the University's Main Operating Account; Supervises, oversees, prepares and performs journal entries included inter-department fund transfers; Administrates the University Purchasing Card Program Reconciliation for Travel

Manages the General Accounting Staff Supervises, oversees, issues stop payments with the online banking system and Student Aid Bank Accounts; Downloads bank statements every month from the online bank systems; States if checks were cashed in the bank; Ensures transactions are properly recorded; Reviews, approve and monitors reconciliations; Acts as liaison for all areas of the University with respect to Department accounts and balances; Works closely with Internal and External Auditors as well as Consultants; Assists with Preparation of Financial Statements and Financial Reporting; Supervise and monitor outstanding check list; and, Assist with Refund checks

Qualification

CPA CertificateGAAPFinancial ReportingAccounting PrinciplesBudgetingCost ControlData ProcessingManagement PrinciplesProcess EvaluationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience; or master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience

Possession of a State of Florida CPA Certificate (if applicable)

Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures

Highly proficient knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of financial data collection and report preparation

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of management

Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices

Ability to represent the University in the appointed area as required

Company

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Founded in 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university that is part of the State University System of Florida.

Founded in 1887

Tallahassee, Florida, US

10001+ employees