Accounting Associate

Department University Housing Responsibilities Analyzes departmental expense reports monthly for Housing and Childcare operating budgets. Verifies and obtains supporting documentation for expenditures. This includes maintaining paid vendor files and acting as a liaison between the Housing Business Offices and departmental personnel, vendors, and the University Controller's Office. P-card Proxy duties - This includes the maintenance of P-card holders paid and pending charges folders, weekly reconciliations, and monthly reconciliation reports and acting as a liaison between the Housing Business Office and cardholders, vendors, P-card auditors, and the Procurement Office. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of and maintains accounting records for Housing vending, IRHC vending, FSU Childcare, and both the Housing, and Childcare Foundation accounts. Analyzes and maintains outstanding encumbrances. This includes increasing encumbrance, as needed, liquidating paid out purchase orders, overseeing the processing of requisitions, purchasing orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices. Works with vendors and personnel in University Housing and the University Controllers Office in order to comply with Prompt Payment of State Invoices provision as outlined in Chapter 215.422 3B of the Florida Statutes. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of the Housing subsidiary ledgers. Serves as a backup to the Cashier Supervisor. Performs other duties, as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.) Preferred Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously. Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Ability to maintain accurate records and retrieve files from active or archive sources. Basic filing practices to include numeric and alphabetic systems. Considerations This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr