University Accountant (Levels I - IV)

Department

General Accounting and Financial Reporting | Controller's Office

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused accounting professional who is committed to accuracy, compliance, and collaboration. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage financial transactions in a fast-paced university environment. You value teamwork, communicate effectively with internal partners, and maintain a high standard of professionalism when handling sensitive financial information and resolving inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, monitors, and processes journal entries to the university ledger, including interdepartmental requisitions and transfers, third party interface journals, expenditure refunds, and other miscellaneous journals and corrections.
• Reviews transactions for validity, proper authorizations, use of chartfields, accuracy of data, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university policies and procedures.
• Provides timely responses to inquiries received through the group inbox as a member of the team.
• Assists and advises university departments regarding accounting transactions, financial reports, and the interpretation and reconciliation of departmental ledgers.
• Performs review of university ledgers and financial statements to identify variances and/or atypical balances and follows up with departments as appropriate.
• Processes requests for updates to OMNI optional chartfields, including the review of submitted forms, updates to the OMNI system, and assistance with special projects related to the OMNI General Ledger as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field; or a high school diploma/equivalent and four years of experience in accounting, finance, or similar field. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years.)

The Controller's Office offers career ladders for many of our positions, providing tenured employees with promotional opportunities within their job. The successful candidate will be hired at the most appropriate level of University Accountant I through IV, based on their specific education and experience.

• Level I - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field OR a combination of post-high school, relevant education and accounting, finance, or similar experience equal to four years.
• Level II - Level I requirements plus an additional two years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field. FSU Financial Representative Certificate and FSU Customer Service Certificate preferred.
• Level III - Level II requirements plus an additional two years of relevant experience.
• Level IV - Level III requirements plus an additional two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service while responding to inquiries from university departments and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain accounting transactions, financial reports, and university procedures.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a collaborative team environment and across university departments.
• Skilled in gathering, reviewing, interpreting, and reconciling financial and accounting data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to process journal entries, financial transactions, and system updates accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), accounting systems, fiscal technologies, university policies, and applicable laws and regulations related to financial operations.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience; minimum salary of $47,500.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.