Accounting Analyst - UHealth Accounting

University of Miami•Medley, FL

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About The Position

The Accounting Analyst in UHealth Finance supports periodic financial reporting and accounting activities, with a primary focus on Miller School of Medicine (MSOM)-related month-end close responsibilities. The role analyzes financial activity, prepares reports, reviews account variances, and assists with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other financial reporting deliverables. The analyst works with departments and team members to obtain supporting information, research transaction activity, and support month-end and fiscal year-end close processes. The position also maintains documentation for reporting and audit requests and participates in team cross-training and backup coverage.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and research transaction activity.
Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, filtering, sorting, and maintaining organized supporting schedules.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and support cross-training initiatives.
Willingness to learn new processes, systems, and accounting concepts.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Two years of accounting, finance, or related experience preferred.
Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations preferred.
Experience in healthcare, an academic medical center, or a not-for-profit environment is a plus.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting or finance experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter month-end journal entries.
Extract and analyze financial data, interpret results, and review material account variances.
Prepare monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and follow up on reconciling items as needed.
Prepare, review, and submit assigned journal entries, accruals, and month-end accounting deliverables accurately and by established deadlines.
Prepare monthly variance analyses and assist in researching and explaining significant fluctuations.
Review general ledger activity and supporting documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
Support periodic, quarterly, monthly, and annual financial reporting deliverables, including monthly and fiscal year-end close activities.
Prepare management and departmental reports using report-writing capabilities.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting and external audit requests, and provide assistance as needed.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across issues, projects, and functional areas; structure and execute analysis independently.
Analyze and monitor financial data, trends, and indicators, and conduct research on identified business issues.
Support management's understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy through analysis and interpretation.
Develop and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets and improve data resources to support accurate financial reporting.
Coordinate with internal departments and business partners to obtain documentation, clarify transaction activity, and follow up on missing or delayed information.
Maintain organized working files and clear support for journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and audit requests.
Define and document policies and procedures to meet established accounting and company standards.
Participate in team cross-training and provide backup coverage for assigned accounting processes during peak periods, absences, or transitions.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.