[Hiring] Accountant 3 @University of Miami

Role Description

The Sr. Accountant 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.

• 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.
• Oversees, mentors, and assists lower-level accountants.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Creates financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stockholders.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting. CPA preferred or comparable/equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience preferred, including at least 1 year experience in Financial Reporting.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and positive teamwork.
• Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Company Description

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
• United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.