Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
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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. Nova Southeastern University 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.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
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.
Essential Job Functions: 1. Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
2.Reports to management regarding the finances of assigned unit(s).
3.Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted revenues and expenses to actuals.
4.Interprets budget directives and ensures compliance.
5.Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
6.Prepares purchase orders, check requests, expense reports, journal entries, and budget transfers.
7.Compiles budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
8.Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs, and takes corrective action when needed.
9.Analyzes monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Provides advice and/or technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Summarizes budgets and submits recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Performs accounting functions related to grants and contracts, including assisting in the development of budgets, approving expenditures, preparing invoices, and ensuring all accounting activity complies with the sponsor's policies and procedures.
Seeks new ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profits.
Coordinates training efforts for faculty and staff in the use of financial systems (i.e. Banner, Ariba, ECRT, etc.), including preparing materials, offering training sessions and developing tutorials.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned or required. Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1.Economics and Accounting
2.English Language
3.Administration and Management
4.Customer and Personal Service
Skills:
1.Active Listening
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Critical Thinking
4.Mathematics
5.Speaking
6.Judgment and Decision Making
7.Writing
8.Management of Financial Resources
Abilities:
1.Mathematical Reasoning
2.Number Facility
3.Problem Sensitivity
4.Inductive Reasoning
5.Information Ordering
6.Problem Sensitivity
Physical Requirements:
1.Near Vision
2.Speech Recognition
3.Speech Clarity
4.May be required to work nights or weekends.
5.May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6.May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards. Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required): Required Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of accounting-related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in an academic setting. Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? No Pre-Employment Conditions:
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.
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