Accounting Coordinator

Position Summary

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support financial operations, gift accounting, reconciliations, compliance, and reporting activities in Boca Raton, FL. The Accounting Coordinator is expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgment.

• Perform gift compliance review, including approving transactions, accounting journals, budgets, and requested research for assigned gifts.
• Reconcile daily revenue/contribution data integration from CRM donor database (Raiser’s Edge) to Accounting System (Workday) using appropriate gift and revenue codes.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations for cash accounts.
• Complete and/or manage sales, property tax returns, and state registrations as assigned.
• Maintain the general ledger and generate monthly journal entries from the Foundation’s Office and various departments.
• Participate in month‑end and year‑end close processes by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and performing necessary reviews and analyses.
• Represent the department and the University in appropriate departmental, SUS, or state committees.
• Serve as liaison with other departments across the University, as necessary.
• Support internal control procedures on accounting activities for the department/unit or Foundation.
• Perform special projects and other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.
• Possession of a State of Florida CPA certificate may be required for some positions assigned to this class.

$70,000 Annually.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Resume
• Official sealed transcripts (and NACES evaluation if applicable)

• Background check (Level I and Level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at  or send an email to accommodate.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.