Accountant II​/III

Job Summary

The Accountant II/III performs moderately complex professional accounting functions for treasury and investment accounting. Computes and prepares data for journal entries, reviews general ledger and related financial statements.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

• Performs and reconciles cash, treasury, and investment accounts, including banking and clearing accounts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the general ledger.
• Conducts monthly bank reconciliations, year‑end accruals, and periodic audits of cash‑handling operations to maintain compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and university policies.
• Prepares and records interest revenue, allocations, accounting transactions, and investment performance/return reports related to merchant services, banking fees, appropriations, escheatment, and other cash‑related accounts.
• Monitors ACH authorizations, outstanding checks, and other aging analyses, performing required notifications, follow‑ups, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Audits accounting transactions to ensure compliance with FGCU policies, federal and state regulations, and GAAP standards.
• Coordinates and maintains quarterly, annual, and state‑required filings, including unclaimed property/public depositor reports, ensuring compliance with Florida and multi‑state regulations and supporting audit readiness.
• Generates analytical reports and trend analyses on cash activity, credit card usage, and treasury operations to support informed financial decision‑making.
• Analyzes bank fees, contractual agreements, and treasury operations to ensure accuracy, cost compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities, strengthens internal controls, and provides actionable recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis and operational insights.
• Maintains supporting documentation and databases for transaction verification, auditing, and internal record‑keeping.
• Responds to customer accounting questions and problems. Researches and analyzes the history of accounting transactions, performs queries, and generates supporting documentation.

• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• This position requires either six years of directly related full‑time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a closely related field and two years of full‑time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full‑time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a closely related field and four years of full‑time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Accounting experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Banner Finance module.
• Experience overseeing or leading cash management or treasury‑related accounting processes.
• Experience in higher education, governmental, or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience with ERP financial systems (e.g., Workday or comparable systems).

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability,…