Accountant 2

University of Miami • Miami, FL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Facilities department is hiring a full-time Accountant 2 for a hybrid position in Miami, Florida. The role oversees assigned departments’ internal accounting and reporting functions and assists management with fiscal functions, including budget formulation and account monitoring, to support compliance with University policies and ensure funds are available.

The Accountant 2 provides accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and accounts payable support to departments within the UHealth Facilities Operations and Planning division. The position monitors budgets, funding, contracts, and purchasing; processes invoices; coordinates invoice approvals and purchase orders; works with vendors and suppliers; and manages charge-outs and cost recoveries. It also prepares and analyzes financial records, statements, budgets, forecasts, accruals, and reports; identifies trends and variances; supports audits; and recommends process improvements and resource use. The role provides guidance to junior accounting staff and department members on financial policies and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 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

• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Report departmental finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Verify the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications.
• Examine and reconcile expenditure and revenue accounts.
• Review and approve reimbursements, check requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Assist with fiscal year-end processes, including entries for necessary accruals.
• Develop, analyze, audit, reconcile, and monitor fiscal reports based on current and historical financial revenues and expenditures.
• Participate in planning long- or short-term business objectives.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
• Monitor, reconcile, and assist with fiscal administration, including budgets, funding, contracts, and purchasing.
• Process departmental invoices for payment and obtain Facilities Manager approvals before sending invoices to Accounts Payable.
• Verify purchase orders are valid and accurate and have sufficient funds before sending invoices to Accounts Payable.
• Work with outside vendors, contractors, and suppliers to keep invoice and bill payments current.
• Create purchase-order requests and change orders, and close unnecessary open purchase orders through Workday.
• Perform charge-outs and cost recoveries.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards; identify trends and explain material variances.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets and prepare periodic comparisons of budgeted and actual costs.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and assist with implementation for departmental projects and initiatives.
• Train and guide junior accounting staff and department members on financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular financial reviews and audits for compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in preparing financial forecasts and strategic plans.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage vendor contracts to ensure compliance with terms and timely payments.
• Prepare and review monthly accruals for accurate financial reporting and budget alignment.
• Support auditors by providing documentation and answering follow-up questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational financial objectives.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level