Accountant 3, Construction

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Miami, FL is seeking a full-time Accountant 3 to maintain financial records, prepare complex financial reports, and support project accounting for capital projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and close collaboration with project managers and procurement teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analysis skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and ensure accurate transaction postings.
• Prepare complex balance sheets, P&L statements, and financial reports.
• Analyze costs, revenues, and obligations to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Oversee and mentor lower-level accountants and support staff.
• Coordinate project accounting activities for capital projects and closeouts.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP

Ledger reconciliation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

## Accountant 3, ConstructionApply: Hybrid: Miami, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R100101443**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.**Accountant 3** The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Accountant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Accountant 3 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 of 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.* Ensure proper documentation and archiving of project financial records.* Prepare and post journal entries related to project financial transactions.* Ensure all entries are accurate and recorded in the correct accounting periods.* Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or unusual transactions related to projects.* Analyze transaction details to identify root causes of issues.* Work with project managers, vendors, and other stakeholders to address and resolve issues.* Generate and analyze financial reports related to project performance.* Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.* Prepare regular financial updates and presentations for management.* Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project financials.* Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and standards.* Conduct regular reviews of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance.* Provide support during internal and external audits related to project financials.* Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and the organization’s financial objectives. ***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 required* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer application* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.***