Florida Polytechnic University · 1 month ago
Accountant III
JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expFlorida Polytechnic University is a premier institution for education in STEM fields. The Accountant III will perform accounting functions, including reconciliations and reporting of financial information, while also managing accounting for Grants and Contracts, Financial Aid, and Accounts Receivable.
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Responsibilities
Accounting for Contracts and Grants, Financial Aid, Accounts Receivable and budgeting
Maintaining weekly contact and building relationships; responding to inquiries from the campus community
Review/post campus-wide journal entries ensuring that each transaction is valid, complete, accurate, properly authorized, classified and recorded in the appropriate period
Balance sheet reconciliations as assigned to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and GAAP
Revenue and expense analysis to determine reasonableness, investigating significant variances and corroborating explanations using financial/non-financial data as necessary
Backup other accountants as needed
Support executive level management with presentations/schedules and/or other financial requests from external parties
Inform, guide, and assist the campus community about policies and procedures
May perform other duties as assigned and relevant to position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Management, or Business Administration with a concentration in accounting
Five years of accounting experience
In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
Must possess critical thinking skills. Ability to establish goals and priorities and make decisions based on processes and institutional policies
Ability to adapt to new technologies
Ability to work under pressure
Must possess strong customer service skills
Must be able to work independently
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, Workday, or other ERP systems
Must possess strong organizational and time management skills; be self-motivated and flexible
Must be able to work well in a team environment and collaborate across departments
Must have a strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Must possess a valid driver's license
This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations
Preferred
Experience working in Higher Education environment
Experience in fund accounting
Experience in Workday and Banner
Knowledge of experience in Grants and Contracts
Benefits
Health benefits (through the State of Florida)
Flexible spending accounts
Medical and life insurance
Worker's compensation
Retirement options
Perks and Discounts
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Company
Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University is the nation's educational institution that provides education in science, engineering, and degree programs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.55MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of Energy
2024-09-17Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-25Grant· $2M
2022-01-13Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kathleen Bowman
Vice President of Advancement and CEO for Florida Polytechnic University Foundation
Allen Bottorff - P.E., Ph.D.
Vice President of Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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