Senior Accountant – Retirement Plans & GAAP

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist the Accounting Manager with ERP audits, Form 5500 tax returns, and year-end footnotes related to investments. This role ensures compliance with university policy and GAAP, analyzes investments, and supports efficient financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will prepare period-end and year-end financial statements for the Retirement Plan, manage journal entries, and coordinate with external auditors while contributing to process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred; relevant certifications may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience with financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare retirement plan financial statements for period-end and year-end.
• Analyze trustee statements and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers and schedules.
• Track cash transfers to/from investment accounts and reconcile to trustee statements.
• Interact with external audit team.
• Develop procedures for retirement plan reporting and implement improvements.
• Prepare Form 5500 tax return and input data into tax software.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Budget management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist the Accounting Manager with ERP audits, Form 5500 tax returns, and year-end footnotes related to investments. This role ensures compliance with university policy and GAAP, analyzes investments, and supports efficient financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will prepare period-end and year-end financial statements for the Retirement Plan, manage journal entries, and coordinate with external auditors while contributing to process