Accounting Specialist II

Accounting Specialist II - 994374

Job Number: 503609
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: DCO Financial Services
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Auditing, Risk Management, & Payroll

About Us:

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Reviews and processes payment requests, expense reports and other related documents to ensure adherence to University policies and accuracy of coding.
2. Responds to non-routine inquiries and resolves account discrepancies requiring broad understanding of work-area policies and procedures.
3. Prepares reports and assists with fiscal administration processes and year-end closing to ensure accurate fiscal reporting.
4. Reconciles accuracy of postings against bank statements, Banner and clinical systems to ensure accuracy of deposits.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
2. 10 Key or numeric data entry skills.
3. Ability to handle a high volume of transactions.
4. Detail oriented.
5. Knowledge of clinical cash payment policies and procedures.
6. Knowledge of patient account policies and practice.
7. Knowledge of bank deposit policies and practices.
8. Ability to make mathematical computations.
9. Ability to analyze financial reports.
10. Ability to prepare statistical and narrative accounting reports.
11. Ability to identify and compute ratios and percentages.
12. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
13. Ability to communicate clearly.
14. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
15. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
16. Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and demonstrate attention to detail.
17. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Requirements:

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in accounting or related field.
-OR-
Associate's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree and one (1) year of experience in accounting or related field.
2. Working knowledge of Banner and Ariba.
3. Experience in health care or academic finance environment.
4. Business courses in accounting and finance.
5. Associates degree or 60 college-level credit hours.

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Advertised: Feb 08, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
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