Professional Accountant 2

The Professional Accountant II is responsible for supporting the financial integrity and compliance of the FIU Foundation. This position serves as the primary lead post-audit reviews, Foundation Credit Card analysis, and is responsible for overseeing foundation-wide financial compliance to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and donor restrictions. In addition, this position is responsible for outreach to all University constituents, which includes training and updating management reports. The role also provides backup support for all accounting functions, ensuring continuity of operations and strong internal controls. Responsible for post-audit reviews to ensure disbursements adhere to all policies and procedures of the FIU Foundation, FIU, state, federal, and/or donor requirements are met. Reviews all Foundation credit card transactions on a monthly-basis for proper backup, accuracy, allowability, approvals, and policy compliance. Provides backup support for all accounting functions, including AP, AR, expense reports, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, investment accounting, month-end tasks, and year-end tasks. Responsible for the review and setting up of new Foundation projects and preparation of any necessary journal entries, required forms, and project documentation (LOA, NCE, etc). Reviews interim reports submitted to donors/grantors for financial compliance. Assists the Accounting Manager with monthly review of new Foundation pledges. Assists with preparing, reviewing and/or updating financial, investment, Foundation budget, and other management reports (BOT, BOD, etc). Provides guidance and training to staff on compliance, and all Foundation policies and procedures. Serves as the FIU Foundation's primary lead for PCI DSS compliance. Collaborates with Director of IT and Director of Gift Services to review and determine the security of the existing equipment and make any updates, as needed. Responsible for obtaining copies of AOC report or other report noting vendor compliance. Supports internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting, and two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field, or an MBA to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting. #J-18808-Ljbffr FIU Foundation