Senior Accountant - GAAP & Financial Reporting

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Sr. Accountant to maintain financial records and safeguard asset integrity. This role ensures accurate postings to ledgers, reconciles subsidiary ledgers, and prepares financial statements for taxes and regulatory bodies.

Core duties include month-end close, complex analyses, and collaboration with external auditors. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, discretion, and effective communication within a large, research-focused institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 1 year in Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Prepare complex balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyze costs, revenues, commitments, and obligations to forecast future results.
• Mentor and support junior accountants; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budget control

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The University of Miami seeks a Sr. Accountant to maintain financial records and safeguard asset integrity. This role ensures accurate postings to ledgers, reconciles subsidiary ledgers, and prepares financial statements for taxes and regulatory bodies.

Core duties include month-end close, complex analyses, and collaboration with external auditors. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, discretion, and effective communication within a large, research-focused institution.