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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for analyzing financial information of cash, cash equivalent, and investment accounts activities including reconciliation, analysis and reporting for the College in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reconciles bank statements, investment accounts, and cash operating accounts, supports internal and external audits, and independently prioritizes work to meet the College’s needs.

What a day of an Accounting Specialist looks like:

• Reconciles all bank statement accounts including manual bank reconciliation, recording bank statements and recording monthly interests.

• Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions.

• Reviews available bank balances, requests and submit transfers. Ensures timely and accurate bank reconciliations in Workday.

• Creates Ad Hoc Bank transactions for bank statement lines and reviews Ad Hoc Bank Transaction templates to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Reviews and analyzes credit card transactions for reconciliation and discrepancies.

• Designs and maintains complex routine spreadsheets, set up routine formulas and functions with some links.

• Develops and prepares various reports to support the analysis of bank statements, banking records, interest transactions, banking activities and other financial data reviews.

• Assists in the testing of new or changed end-user products in an integrated systems environment.

• Liaisons among departments, functions, or groups, within and outside the College and communicates information through various methods to appropriate personnel and others.

• Attends workshops, seminars, or conferences to maintain current knowledge of field.

• Maintains electronic filing system, saves and retrieves records and files, and scans documents into the system.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree and two years of related experience; OR High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Double-entry bookkeeping management

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Delivering an elevated level of customer service

• Resolving conflicts between individual needs and requirements of the organization

• Performing with a high degree of accuracy

• Advanced level Microsoft Excel

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for an elevated level of service

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of faculty, staff, and the public

• Organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Research information for problem solving

• Process complex problems encountered using knowledge acquired through training and experience

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Bookkeeping with specialization in fund accounting

• Workday or cloud-based ERP system

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers

• Use of video display terminal

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

First initial review November 12, 2025.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled