Hybrid Senior Accounting Assistant - Grants & Budgets

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Accounting Assistant (H) to join the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences in Miami, FL. The role focuses on applying accounting principles, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring controls across divisions.

The position includes mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations, with responsibilities spanning journal entries, reconciliations, and cost allocations in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• 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 budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manages the creation of accounts, account attributes, account changes, and related issues.
• Assists departments with questions or problems regarding systems.
• Handles routine transactions and prepares standard ledger entries.
• Verifies accounting entries and reconciles discrepancies.
• Provides backup support for other accounting functions.
• Audits reports for policy conformity and corrects as needed.
• Performs data entry into tracking/reporting systems and supports filing requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budget management

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Accounting Assistant (H) to join the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences in Miami, FL. The role focuses on applying accounting principles, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring controls across divisions.

The position includes mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations, with responsibilities spanning journal entries, reconciliations, and cost allocations in a hybrid work environment.