Accountant 2
Accountant 2
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Accountant 2
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Accountant 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.
Core Summary
The Accountant 2 (H) oversees the assigned departments internal accounting and reporting functions and assists management with all fiscal functions including budget formulation and monitoring of accounts to ensure compliance with University policies and warrant availability of department funds at all times.
Core Responsibilities
Prepares balance sheets profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
Analyzes trends costs revenues financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Reports assigned departments finances to management and offers suggestions about resource utilization tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Verifies the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
Examines and reconciles expenditure and revenue accounts.
Reviews and approves all reimbursements check requisitions and purchase orders.
Assists with fiscal year end process including entries for the necessary accruals.
Develops analyzes audits reconciles and monitors fiscal reports based upon current and historical financial revenues and expenditures.
Participates in planning long or shortterm business objectives. Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
The Accountant 2 (H) applies accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information and prepares accurate reports and statements to ensure appropriate accounting control procedures in the assigned division(s). Furthermore the Accountant 2 (H) provides accounting budgeting financial reporting and accounts payable support to all departments within the UHealth Facilities Operations and Planning division.
Monitors reconciles and assists with fiscal administration for the department including but not limited to budgets funding contracts and purchasing.
Responsible for processing departmental invoices for payment.
Responsible for obtaining approvals from Facilities Managers on all invoices prior to sending to Accounts Payable.
Ensuring that all purchase orders are valid and accurate with sufficient funds prior to sending invoices to Accounts Payable. Work closely with outside vendors contractors and suppliers to ensure the department is current with all invoices/bills.
Create requests for purchase orders change orders and close out unnecessary open purchase orders as needed through the Universitys ERP system (Workday).
Responsible performing the chargeouts/cost recoveries.
Prepare examine and analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and identify trends and explanations for material variances.
Develop maintain and analyze budgets; preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation efforts for departmental projects and initiatives.
Provide training and guidance to junior accounting staff and other department members on financial policies and procedures.
Conduct regular financial reviews and audits to ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in the preparation of financial forecasts and strategic plans to support departmental and organizational goals.
Analyze and interpret financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
Manage vendor contracts ensuring compliance with terms and timely payments.
Prepare and review monthly accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget alignment.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Minimum 3 year of relevant experience
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.
Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve 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 timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H7Employment Type
Full-Time
