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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Accountant - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

Invoicing:

Determine the frequency and type of invoice required by the sponsor; prepare and submit invoices on a timely basis to the sponsor, along with any required support documentation.

Financial Reports:

Determine the financial reports required by the sponsor; prepare reports accurately and on a timely basis.

Expenditure Approvals:

Oversight review on expenditure requests to be charged to Awards (grants), including Cost Allocations, Period Activity Pay, One-Time Payments, Payroll Accounting Adjustments, Expense Reports for Travel and P-Card, Supplier Invoices, Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Journals.

Award (Grant) Reconciliation:

Monitor outstanding receivables, reconcile items and overspent budgets, and identify corrections needed or adjustments for indirect costs.

Accounts Receivable:

Verify accounts receivable; use the standard collection procedures to follow up on collecting any outstanding invoices.

Make recommendations on Award (grant) resolution and referral to legal counsel as appropriate.

Problem Solving:

Follows up on Awards (grants) with discrepancies and unresolved issues by working with the appropriate personnel and using professional experience and judgment to solve problems. Takes action as necessary to resolve outstanding items.

Award (Grant) Closeout: Follows standard Award (grant) closeout procedures for processing expired awards (grants).

Other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

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 - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

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 President’s discretion). 

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

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). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

An accounting degree from an accredited institution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Salary:

$65,000 - $70,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Research

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Application Deadline:

2025-02-20

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

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 Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.