Accounting Assistant

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Position Summary:

The Division of Financial Affairs at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Boca Raton, FL.

The divisions within Financial Affairs are dedicated to providing and maintaining a work and educational environment that encourages excellence and improved productivity through the utilization of the latest information, management technologies, and their applications within the human and fiscal resources of the University.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post accurate month-end journal entries within established deadlines.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform general ledger and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Review trial balance activity and research variances or discrepancies.
• Maintain and organize supporting documentation for journal entries and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records in accordance with accounting policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for management and audit purposes.
• Provide end-user support on accounting-related inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and system efficiencies.
• Provide support to senior accounting staff on daily operations and special projects as needed.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct research and apply findings to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making. 
• Perform other accounting-related ad hoc duties and projects as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Excellent attention to detail and ability to prepare and analyze financial records.

Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, or account reconciliation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using financial or enterprise resource systems.

Accounting degree preferred (not required).

Salary:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Other Personnel Services (OPS)

College or Department:

DFA: FAU Finance Corporation

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (30 - 40 hours a week)

Application Deadline:

2026-08-05

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.