Accountant 3, Construction

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Facilities seeks a Full Time Accountant 3 in Miami, FL. The role focuses on managing project accounts, reviewing invoices, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

You will analyze project budgets, reconcile accounts, and mentor junior staff. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communications and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior accountants and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Analyze costs, revenues, and obligations to forecast finances.
• Oversee and mentor lower-level accountants.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Reconcile project accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Provide regular financial updates to management.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

General accounting software

Job description

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.

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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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff