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Accountant 3

Hybrid Option Available

The University of Miami / UHealth Department of Facilities, has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Accountant to work in Miami, FL. The Accountant 3 maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. This position safeguards the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

The Accountant 3 (H) is responsible for applying principles of accounting to manage project accounts for UHealth Facilities Operations & Planning, with a primary focus on Integrated Project Delivery capital projects. Responsibilities include reviewing purchase orders, invoices, supplier contracts, progress payment requests, and change orders.

Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.

Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Act as a liaison among vendors, contractors, purchasing, accounts payable, client financial representatives, and project managers to ensure accurate financial activities.

Process and verify project-related invoices, ensuring proper approval, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

Review purchase orders and change orders for compliance and accuracy, confirming all necessary approvals and documentation.

Conduct regular meetings with project managers to review financials, budgets, and expenditures.

Reconcile project accounts, ensuring accurate transaction recording and resolution of discrepancies.

Prepare detailed financial reconciliation reports, presenting findings and recommendations to management.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements in project financial activities.

Manage journal entries, ensuring accuracy across accounting periods and resolving discrepancies.

Generate, analyze, and present financial reports on project performance, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

Support internal and external audits related to project finances, maintaining proper documentation and archiving.

Review financial processes regularly and provide support to achieve organizational financial objectives.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational financial goals.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; construction accounting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.

Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.

Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.

Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.

Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Any relevant education, certifications and / or work experience may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

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