Accountant 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant 2 oversees internal accounting and reporting for assigned departments and assists management with fiscal functions, including budget formulation and account monitoring, to support compliance with University policies and ensure departmental funds are available. The role prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, budgets, forecasts, and accruals; reviews accounting records and classifications; reconciles accounts; and reports financial results, trends, and variances to management. Within UHealth Facilities Operations and Planning, the Accountant 2 provides accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and accounts payable support across the division. The position monitors departmental budgets, funding, contracts, and purchasing; processes invoices; coordinates invoice approvals and purchase order accuracy; works with vendors and suppliers; and manages purchase order requests and changes through Workday. The role also handles charge-outs and cost recoveries, supports audits, contributes to financial planning and process improvements, and provides guidance to junior accounting staff and department members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Oversee internal accounting and reporting functions for assigned departments and assist management with fiscal functions.
Formulate and monitor budgets and accounts to support policy compliance and the availability of departmental funds.
Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, financial reports, forecasts, and periodic budget-to-actual reports.
Analyze financial trends, costs, revenues, commitments, obligations, and material variances, and provide insights and recommendations to management.
Verify journal vouchers and accounting classifications, examine and reconcile expenditure and revenue accounts, and review accounting records for accuracy and compliance.
Review reimbursements, check requisitions, and purchase orders.
Assist with fiscal year-end processes and prepare and review monthly accruals.
Monitor and assist with departmental fiscal administration, including budgets, funding, contracts, and purchasing.
Process departmental invoices and obtain Facilities Manager approvals before sending invoices to Accounts Payable.
Confirm purchase orders are valid, accurate, and sufficiently funded before submitting invoices to Accounts Payable.
Work with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to keep the department current on invoices and bills.
Create purchase order and change order requests and close unnecessary open purchase orders in Workday.
Perform charge-outs and cost recoveries.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, and prepare reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs.
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation of departmental projects and initiatives.
Train and guide junior accounting staff and other department members on financial policies and procedures.
Conduct financial reviews and audits to support compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in financial forecasting, strategic planning, and planning long- or short-term business objectives.
Manage vendor contracts to support compliance with terms and timely payments.
Provide documentation and responses to auditors and follow-up questions.
Safeguard University assets and adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.