Sr. Accountant, Construction

University of Miami • Miami, FL • 1d ago

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Accountant 3

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Accountant 3 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Accountant 3 (H) 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.

Department Specific Functions

The Accountant 3 (H) is responsible for applying principles of accounting to manage project accounts for UHealth Facilities Operations & Planning, with a primary focus on Integrated Project Delivery capital projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing purchase orders, invoices, supplier contracts, progress payment requests, and change orders.

Act as a liaison between vendors, contractors, UM Purchasing, UM Accounts Payable, client financial representatives, and project managers to ensure all financial activities related to projects are accurate at all times.

Accurately process project-related invoices in a timely manner.

Verify the accuracy of invoice details, including amounts, coding, and project references.

Ensure proper approval and authorization of invoices before processing.

Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoices in coordination with vendors and project managers.

Review purchase orders and change order requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.

Verify that all necessary approvals and supporting documentation are in place.

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with project managers to review project financials.

Provide insights and updates on project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance. Address any financial concerns or questions from project managers.

Reconcile project accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

Assist project managers and their project assistant in close out process by maintaining the internal financial reports, preparing, and posting journal entries.

Identify and resolve any discrepancies or variances in project financials.

Prepare detailed reconciliation reports and present findings to management.

Ensure all project-related financial activities are in compliance with accounting standards.

Manage the financial closeout process for projects, ensuring all financial obligations are met.

Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure all project costs are accounted for.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; construction accounting preferred.

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.

LI-EB1

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge 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 sub-specialties, 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. We're the challenge you've 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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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