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Position: Accountant IV – Financial Aid (997535)
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in student financial assistance and leasing classification/reporting per accounting standards.
Audit Leadership: Lead fiscal year audits related to student financial aid and assist with year-end reporting and audits.
Financial Reporting: Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
Data Analysis: Analyze financial trends, business operations, and commitments to project revenues/expenses and provide insights.
Reconciliation and Closing: Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and closing processes (monthly, quarterly, and annual), particularly for financial aid and leases.
Grant and Contract Management: Handle post-award grant activities, monitor compliance, manage budgets, approve expenditures, and process invoices.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal and external units for reporting, financial updates, and grant oversight.
Training and Development: Train and assist finance staff on best practices, policies, and systems; recommend and update procedures.
Reporting: Submit reports to stakeholders, maintain fiscal records, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Special Projects: Manage special assignments, attend professional development, and represent the organization in meetings/events.
Policy and Communication: Develop and communicate policies, maintain positive relationships, and provide ad-hoc analyses as needed.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in accounting or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master's Degree 2. CPA
Nova Southeastern University is fully committed to ADA compliance and does not discriminate against applicants or employees with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, political affiliation or belief, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
